Iron Age Pedestal Urn - Painted
Handcrafted Iron Age Pedestal Urn – Inspired by the Prunay Vase
Details
This stunning pedestal urn is inspired by the Prunay Vase, a beautiful artefact now held in the Iron Age collection at the British Museum. Originally crafted in Iron Age Gaul (modern-day France) around 400 BC, the original vessel was created by a highly skilled potter of the La Tène I culture. This finely made, wheel-thrown piece was a high-status object, reserved for Iron Age patrons who could afford such a luxurious and decorative item.
To replicate the distinctive surface of the original, we’ve painstakingly burnished the clay by hand, polishing it with a smoothing tool to achieve a rich, lustrous finish. The elegant decoration was then painted using an organic pigment and fired into the surface—just as it would have been over two thousand years ago.
The result is an exquisitely elegant vessel, timeless in its form and strikingly modern in its aesthetic.
Materials
Earthenware, terracotta with reduction-fired burnished finish
Dimensions
Height: Approx. 300 mm
Diameter: Approx. 195 mm
Production
Each piece is handcrafted in Northumberland by Potted History, based on Iron Age artefacts. It has been wood-fired using methods to accurately replicate the conditions of the original Iron Age firing, creating an authentic look and feel. This process results in natural variations in surface colour and texture, giving every piece its own unique character.
Please note: Each pot is one of a kind. You may not receive the exact piece shown in the photos, and colouration may vary.
Health & Safety
Museum-Quality Replica: Made using authentic Iron Age techniques.
Not food safe: This item is unglazed and porous, so it absorbs liquids and does not meet modern safety standards for food use.
For display purposes only: Some experimental archaeologists may choose to use replicas, but this is done at your own risk.
Ancient users ensured food safety by heating their pots and contents above 70°C for at least 10 minutes, with 100°C offering greater protection.
Ordering Information
'Add to Basket' Items: Ready to ship immediately.
'Pre-order' Items: Handmade to order within 90 days (longer for international orders). If your order includes both 'Add to Basket' and 'Pre-order' items, they will be shipped together once all items are ready.
Shipping
All items are sent via second-class postal service as standard.
If you require first-class shipping, please contact us for a custom quote.
Postage Note: All items are carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.
Bring a piece of ancient elegance into your home with this beautifully handcrafted Iron Age urn. Order today to own a unique echo of the past.
SHIPPING
'Add To Cart' items are ready to send straight away. Please be aware that if bought alongside 'Pre-order' items, your order will be sent when all items are ready.
'Pre-order' items are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.
We ship our fabulous replicas worldwide.
Shipping costs are worked out during checkout. They are based on where you are in the world and how heavy your parcel is, which can be very variable.
All items are sent using a second-class postal service. If you wish to have an item sent first class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks
RETURNS
If you aren't completely satisfied with your Potted History piece, please get in touch to organise a return. Email us at
clare@rothburycreates.co.uk
Then you can send it back at your own cost in an unused condition within 30 days, and we'll refund you for the cost of the item or items returned. If you include your order number with the returned package, that will speed things up. Please leave any original packaging intact.
Our returns address is:
Potted History, Gregory Court, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SW
PRODUCT VARIATION
Please be aware that due to items being handmade and finished, colour variations will occur during the making process, and each replica will have some differences. Also, know that the item photographed may not be the one that you receive, and colours can appear differently on different screens. Please ensure you look at all the images to get a fully formed idea of the item you are ordering as we try to capture the variations within the images we share. If you prefer a specific colour variation, please contact us before ordering.
