May one break off a piece of clay from a broken vessel on Shabbat to use as a cover or support?

Synopsis

One may not break off a piece of clay from a broken vessel to use as a cover or support on Shabbat.

Early Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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