Hessian crucible

English

Etymology

They were manufactured in the Hesse region of Germany from the late Middle Ages through the Renaissance period.

Noun

Hessian crucible (plural Hessian crucibles)

  1. A ceramic crucible used in alchemy and early metallurgy.
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