Black Burnish Cooking Jar, BB2 Large
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Handcrafted Replica Black Burnished Ware Cooking Pot
Details
This wheel-thrown cooking pot is a faithful replica of Black Burnished Ware (BB2), a style of pottery that was widely produced and distributed throughout Roman Britain. These pots were essential kitchenware, commonly used for stewing meats, fruits, and porridge over a charcoal fire while balanced on a metal trivet.
The term Black Burnished Ware refers to the pot’s distinctive polished and blackened surface, often decorated with an incised lattice pattern. The black colouration results from a special firing technique in which oxygen is restricted during the final stages, creating the signature dark finish.
Archaeological Significance
Black Burnished Ware has provided archaeologists with valuable insights into Roman-era cuisine. Residue of burnt food found on original vessels from Dorset and Silchester has undergone chemical analysis, revealing the foods once prepared in these pots.
This particular pot is a BB2-style vessel, which differs from BB1 Black Burnished Ware in that it was wheel-thrown rather than hand-formed.
Materials
- Earthenware, terracotta
Dimensions
- Height: Approx. 175 mm
- Diameter: Approx. 150 mm
Production
As with all my Museum Quality Replicas, this pot has been handcrafted in Northumberland by Potted History, using natural clay and traditional Roman techniques.
- Fired at 800–1000°C, emulating the authentic methods used by Roman potters nearly 2,000 years ago.
- Surface variations may occur due to the traditional firing process, ensuring each piece is one of a kind, just like the original artefacts.
Health & Safety
This is a Museum Quality Replica and not suitable for modern cooking.
- Porous surface: This pot will absorb flavours during use, much like the original Roman vessels.
- 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.
- Roman food safety: The Romans 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 Roman history with this handcrafted replica Black Burnished Ware Cooking Pot. 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.
