Black Burnish Plate
Black Burnish Plate
Black Burnish Plate
Black Burnish Plate
Black Burnish Plate
Black Burnish Plate
Black Burnish Plate
Black Burnish Plate
Black Burnish Plate
Black Burnish Plate
Black Burnish Plate
Black Burnish Plate

Black Burnish Plate

£44.00
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Handcrafted Replica Black Burnished Ware Plate

Details

This Black Burnished Ware plate is a faithful replica of a Roman-era vessel, crafted using traditional techniques. These plates were widely used across Roman Britain, known for their distinctive dark finish and burnished surface.

Produced in large quantities, Black Burnished Ware was a staple of Roman kitchens, used for serving food and occasionally as a cooking surface. The deep black colouration results from a reduction firing technique, where oxygen is restricted during the final stages of firing. This process, combined with hand-burnished polishing, gives the plate its smooth, reflective finish.

Materials

  • Terracotta clay, fired under reduction conditions

Dimensions

  • Height: Approx. 60 mm
  • Diameter: Approx. 235 mm

Production

As with all my Museum Quality Replicas, this plate has been handcrafted in Northumberland by Potted History, using natural clay and traditional Roman techniques.

  • Fired at 800–1000°C in an authentic replica of a Roman pottery kiln at Vindolanda Museum.
  • 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 food use.

  • Porous surface: This plate will absorb flavours during use, much like 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.

Bring a touch of Roman history into your home with this handcrafted replica Black Burnished Ware Plate. 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. 

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