Boyne Valley Grooved Ware Bowl
Handcrafted Replica Brú Na Bóinne Grooved Ware Bowl
Details
This Grooved Ware bowl is inspired by the distinctive pottery of Brú Na Bóinne, where hundreds of sherds have been unearthed from the Neolithic passage tombs of the Boyne Valley.
Unlike other Neolithic pottery styles, the ceramics of Brú Na Bóinne are known for their sparse decoration, with confidently incised straight lines being the primary design element. As no complete vessels have been found, we have carefully reconstructed this bowl’s form and decoration based on archaeological evidence from the abundant Grooved Ware sherds discovered at the site.
The Boyne Valley – A Sacred Landscape
The Boyne Valley has been home to thriving communities for over 6,000 years, attracting settlers who farmed its rich lands and constructed some of the most breathtaking monuments of Neolithic Europe.
By 3300 BCE, Neolithic builders began erecting the grand passage tombs of Knowth, Newgrange, and Dowth. These monumental structures reflect a highly sophisticated society, demonstrating an advanced understanding of architecture, engineering, and celestial alignment.
The most famous ritual associated with this landscape occurs at Newgrange during the Winter Solstice. As the sun rises, a narrow beam of golden light enters the tomb through a precisely aligned roof box, illuminating the inner chamber for approximately 17 minutes. This extraordinary astronomical event likely played a key role in ancient spiritual and ceremonial practices.
Materials
- Smoke-fired terracotta
Dimensions
- Height: Approx. 108 mm
- Diameter: Approx. 205 mm
Production
As with all my Museum Quality Replicas, this pot has been handcrafted in Northumberland by Potted History, using natural clay and traditional Neolithic techniques.
- Hand-built using clays similar to those used by Neolithic potters
- Decoration applied using traditional tools, based on original artefacts (stone, wood, shell, bone, and antler)
- Finished with beeswax polish, a material identified in residue analysis of Neolithic pottery
Firing Process
To achieve an authentic appearance, this pot has been wood-fired, replicating the ancient open-firing process used by Neolithic potters.
- The original pots were fired in open wood fires, in direct contact with the fuel, creating natural variations in surface colour
- To increase durability, this pot has been fired at a slightly higher temperature, strengthening it while maintaining an authentic Neolithic finish
Health & Safety
This is a Museum Quality Replica and not suitable for food use.
- Porous surface: This vessel will absorb flavours over time, just like original Neolithic pottery.
- Not food safe: Due to its porous nature, this vessel does not meet modern health and safety standards for food use.
- Experimental archaeology: Some enthusiasts use these replicas for experimental archaeology. If you choose to do so, it is at your own risk.
- Neolithic food safety: Ancient cooks ensured their pots were safe by heating them and their contents to over 70°C for at least 10 minutes, with 100°C or higher offering additional 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 me for a custom quote.
Own a piece of Neolithic history with this handcrafted replica Brú Na Bóinne Grooved Ware Bowl. Order today!
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.