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Barber's Bowl

Maritime Archaeology Museum Maritime History Colonical
Period
Colonical
Date
2025-10-17
Materials
Copper
Dimensions
H-7cm
Site
Avondstar shipwreck
Inventory
MAMG/2009/M/01

Full Description

These types of elliptical trays called Barber's bowl are used by the males for shaving purposes. The tray is held below the chin in order to collect the droppings. Such objects were also used during the surgical operations in the 17th and 18th Centuries. Generally the barber's bowls were made of copper or ceramic. Most bowls made of copper came from southern.

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