Collared Urn Wilsford
Collared Urn Wilsford
Collared Urn Wilsford
Collared Urn Wilsford
Collared Urn Wilsford
Collared Urn Wilsford
Collared Urn Wilsford
Collared Urn Wilsford
Collared Urn Wilsford
Collared Urn Wilsford
Collared Urn Wilsford
Collared Urn Wilsford
Collared Urn Wilsford
Collared Urn Wilsford

Collared Urn Wilsford

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Handcrafted Replica Bronze Age Collared Urn – Inspired by the Wilsford G7 Find

Details

This museum-quality replica is based on what is widely considered one of the finest vessels in the Wiltshire Museum, Devizes.

The original urn was discovered in Bowl Barrow Wilsford G7, part of the Normanton Down Group, within the Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury. It was excavated by William Cunnington in 1808 and was found alongside a primary inhumation (at feet).

This urn features impressively detailed decoration, including bands of whip-cord impressions (sometimes called “maggot marks”), chevrons, and cross-hatching, all bordered by deep double lines, likely applied using an antler point. Two cord-impressed lines around the inner rim complete the striking collared design.

The original vessel is part of the permanent collection at Wiltshire Museum.

Materials

  • Smoke-fired terracotta

Dimensions

  • Height: Approx. 225 mm
  • Diameter: Approx. 180 mm

Production

This handcrafted replica has been made using authentic Bronze Age techniques and archaeological evidence. The decoration has been applied using lime bast cord, whip-cord, bone, and antler points, just as it would have been by Bronze Age potters over 3,500 years ago.

The urn has been wood-fired to replicate ancient firing conditions, and its exterior has been finished with beeswax, creating a subtle sheen, much like the originals.

This is a Museum Quality Replica, intended for display purposes only. If you require a functional replica for use with food or beverages, please contact us before purchasing.

Firing Process

This urn has been fired using a carefully controlled process to achieve an authentic appearance.

The original vessel would have been fired in an open wood fire, in direct contact with the fuel, resulting in surface colour variations. However, open-firing produces relatively fragile ceramics, so this replica has been fired at a slightly higher temperature to enhance durability while maintaining an authentic look and feel.

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 ancient history with this beautifully handcrafted Bronze Age collared urn. Order today and bring the craftsmanship of prehistoric Britain into your home or 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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