Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl
Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl
Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl
Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl
Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl
Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl
Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl
Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl
Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl
Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl
Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl
Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl
Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl
Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl
Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl
Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl

Iron Age Hunsbury Bowl

£165.00
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Handcrafted Iron Age Vessel – Inspired by the Hunsbury Hill Find
Details

This replica Iron Age vessel is based on an original excavated from Hunsbury Hill, with surviving sherds now held in Northampton Museum. These fragments reveal a beautifully decorated surface, with designs carefully drawn into the clay—offering a glimpse into the artistry of its maker. This would have been a high-status item, more elaborately adorned than much of the pottery used at the time.

Materials
Smoke-fired terracotta

Dimensions
Height: Approx. 160 mm
Diameter: Approx. 245 mm

Firing

This vessel has been fired to emulate ancient firing conditions. The original pot would have been fired in an open wood fire, in direct contact with the fuel, resulting in natural variations in surface colour. However, the low temperatures of open firings produce relatively fragile pots. To strengthen this replica, it has been fired to a higher temperature using a specialist method that retains an authentic Iron Age appearance while improving durability.

Production

Each piece is handcrafted in Northumberland by Potted History, based on the original artefact. As with all our museum-quality replicas, this vessel has been made entirely by hand from natural clay, using tools that replicate those available to Iron Age potters. In keeping with the original, the decoration has been applied using an antler tool.

Health & Safety
Museum-Quality Replica: Made using authentic Roman tools and techniques.
Not food safe: This piece is unglazed and porous, meaning it absorbs liquids and does not meet modern health and safety standards for food use.
For display purposes only: While some enthusiasts use replicas for experimental archaeology, doing so is at your own risk.
Ancient users ensured food safety by heating their pots and contents 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.

Celebrate the craftsmanship of Iron Age Britain with this beautifully handcrafted replica. Order today and bring a piece of ancient history into your home.

 

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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