A heavy iron pot cast in a single piece with an iron handle or chain, sized for communal cooking over a cookfire or for laundry work—a substantial and expensive village heirloom often passed down through households. Its weight and durability make it nearly indestructible; rust must be prevented by regular seasoning or oiling. The cauldron’s great capacity serves an entire household or small group for weeks of provision cooking.
Cauldron, Iron
Heavy cast-iron pot for communal cooking or laundry.