Abstract
Ceramic chafing dishes are very unique finds. Archaeological research in Poland, until now, has provided no information on these artefacts. In this paper, a selection of finds from Gdańsk and Słupsk are presented for the first time. The paper also includes some preliminary remarks about consumption patterns in modern Northern Poland.
Highlights
Chafing dishes are domestic utensils used for holding burning charcoal or other combustible materials, to cook food or to serve it hot at the table
The group of ceramic chafing dishes discussed here is generally dated from the late 16th century to the 17th century
Based on the archaeological contexts of the 16th–17th century ceramic chafing dishes, which are limited to wealthy places and the wider market of accessible products, we can distinguish several types of areas where we may expect to find them in excavations, they occur in ceramic assemblages from palaces, centres of international trade, and administrative districts of cities
Summary
Ceramic chafing dishes are very unique finds. Archaeological research in Poland, until now, has provided no information on these artefacts. A selection of finds from Gdańsk and Słupsk are presented for the first time. The paper includes some preliminary remarks about consumption patterns in modern Northern Poland
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
