Bronze Age Beaker, Kilmartin
Bronze Age Beaker, Kilmartin
Bronze Age Beaker, Kilmartin
Bronze Age Beaker, Kilmartin
Bronze Age Beaker, Kilmartin
Bronze Age Beaker, Kilmartin
Bronze Age Beaker, Kilmartin
Bronze Age Beaker, Kilmartin
Bronze Age Beaker, Kilmartin
Bronze Age Beaker, Kilmartin

Bronze Age Beaker, Kilmartin

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Handcrafted Replica Nether Largie Beaker

Details

This exquisite Bronze Age beaker is based on an original discovered at the Nether Largie South Cairn, one of the earliest ancient monuments in Kilmartin Glen, Scotland. The cairn is part of a linear cemetery stretching three miles through this historically significant landscape.

A Monument to the Past

Originally constructed during the Neolithic (c. 3600 BCE), the Nether Largie Cairn was in continuous use for over a thousand years. Initially built as a rectangular passage tomb, it later evolved into a circular structure, reflecting changes in funerary practices and beliefs over time.

Around 2500 BCE, during the early Bronze Age, two stone cist burials were added, containing grave goods such as beaker pottery, flint tools, knives, and arrowheads—some of which are now on display at Kilmartin Museum.

This beaker is a faithful reproduction of one of these extraordinary finds, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of Bronze Age potters.

Historical Context

The Beaker Culture introduced metallurgy to Britain around 2500 BCE, bringing gold and copper alongside finely decorated pottery beakers. This period marked a profound shift in society, with trade, migration, and new technologies reshaping ancient Britain.

Highly decorated beakers like this one were often found in elite burials, demonstrating their ritual and social importance.

Materials

  • Smoke-fired terracotta

Dimensions

  • Height: Approx. 210 mm
  • Diameter: Approx. 160 mm

Production

As with all my Museum Quality Replicas, this beaker has been meticulously handcrafted using natural clay and traditional tools, replicating the techniques of Bronze Age potters.

  • The intricate decoration has been applied using a bone comb, just as the original potter would have done.
  • The exterior has been finished with beeswax, providing a subtle historically accurate sheen.

Firing Process

  • The original beaker would have been fired in an open wood fire, in direct contact with fuel, creating unique surface colour variations.
  • However, open firing produces fragile pottery, so this beaker has been fired at a slightly higher temperature for added strength while maintaining an authentic finish.

Health & Safety

This is a Museum Quality Replica and not intended for use as a drinking vessel.

  • If you require replica pots suitable for food or beverages, please contact me before purchasing.

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 Bronze Age history with this handcrafted replica Nether Largie Beaker. 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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