Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set
Akrotiri Brazier Set

Akrotiri Brazier Set

£105.00
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Handcrafted Replica Minoan Kebab Brazier – Inspired by a Find from Akrotiri

Details

This authentic replica is based on a Minoan brazier discovered in the ancient Greek settlement of Akrotiri, where it was preserved beneath the volcanic ash from a cataclysmic eruption in 1500 BCE. Like Pompeii, the eruption devastated the town but also left behind invaluable archaeological evidence, offering insight into prehistoric Minoan life.

Positioned on a key trading route between Europe and the Middle East, Akrotiri was a thriving urban centre, where bustling streets were likely filled with the aromas of freshly cooked food. Portable kebab braziers like this would have been used by street vendors, providing quick, delicious meals for passing merchants and locals.

The original brazier was found amongst the remains of this Minoan port town, a testament to the importance of portable cooking in the ancient world.

Materials

  • Grogged terracotta

Dimensions

  • Height (base to bull horns): Approx. 175 mm
  • Height (base to ridged top): Approx. 130 mm
  • Length: Approx. 300 mm

Production

Each brazier has been handcrafted in our Northumberland studio, following ancient techniques to ensure an authentic finish. Every piece is fired using methods that replicate those used over 3,500 years ago, resulting in natural surface variations that make each replica one of a kind.

Health & Safety

  • Museum-Quality Replica: Crafted using traditional Minoan tools and techniques.
  • Not food safe: As an unglazed and porous vessel, this brazier will absorb food and flavours over time, much like the original.
  • For display and experimental archaeology purposes only: Some enthusiasts may choose to use this brazier for experimental archaeology, but doing so is at your own risk.
  • Fire safety advice: If you choose to use this brazier, follow fire safety guidelines from your local fire service. You can find UK fire service information here.
  • Ancient cooks ensured food safety by heating their cookware above 70°C for at least 10 minutes to kill bacteria, 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 us for a custom quote.
  • Postage Note: All items are carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.

Own a piece of Minoan culinary history with this beautifully crafted replica. Order today to bring an ancient cooking tradition into your collection!

 

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. 

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