Iron Age Pedestal Urn - Incised Decoration A2
Handcrafted Iron Age Burnished Pot – Finely Engraved Decoration
Details
This elegant, wheel-thrown vessel is inspired by an original artefact produced in Iron Age Gaul (modern-day France) around 400 BC. It is a high-status, finely crafted object, once available only to those Iron Age patrons wealthy enough to afford such opulence.
The form is distinctive for its high burnished shine, achieved by painstakingly rubbing the surface with a smooth pebble or tool until a lustrous finish is produced. Once the surface gleams, finely engraved decoration is carefully applied using a carving tool and a steady hand.
The result is an exquisitely elegant piece, timeless in its form and almost modern in its aesthetic.
Materials
Earthenware, terracotta with reduction-fired burnished finish
Dimensions
Height: Approx. 200 mm
Diameter: Approx. 195 mm
Production
Each piece is handcrafted in Northumberland by Potted History, based on Iron Age artefacts. It has been wood-fired using methods to accurately replicate the conditions of the original Iron Age firing, creating an authentic look and feel. This process results in natural variations in surface colour and texture, giving every piece its own unique character.
Please note: You may not receive the exact vessel shown in the photographs, and colouring may vary slightly.
Health & Safety
Museum-Quality Replica: Made using authentic Iron Age tools and techniques.
Not food safe: This item is unglazed and porous, meaning it absorbs liquids and does not meet modern safety standards for food use.
For display purposes only: While Iron Age communities would have cooked in such pots by heating contents above 70°C for at least 10 minutes (or ideally 100°C), we do not advise using this replica for cooking.
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 beautifully handcrafted piece of Iron Age history. Order today and bring the past into your present.
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.
