Funnel (coal)

identifier

ID 1152
morphology

craft

holotype

GEL GE0081 L=75cm D=17cm WT=1306gr
description

During the baking of bricks in an annular kiln, small amounts of coal are added from above. The coal is poured into a long narrow funnel with a coal shovel (see coal scoop (brick maker)). It is held with the left hand while the right hand empties the full scoop. [MOT]