KTH0218 (Glass Stemmed Cup) [permalink] [next] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Description
Tubular base ring on low conical, slightly curving foot with cylindrical to slightly convex, hollow stem closed at top by folded glass. Lower wall of cup is widely flaring. Traces of annular pontil scar and wad at bottom of stem. Faint blowing spirals.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Light yellowish green (PMS 388C), transparent. Frequent pinprick and uncommon small, spherical bubbles.
Preservation comment
One fragment preserves entire base with stem and small part of lower body. Slight, sparse dulling, iridescence, and milky deposits, otherwise excellent condition.
Base Diameter
0.043
Preserved height
0.028
Material
Glass (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KTH0218 (Glass Stemmed Cup).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/kth/kth0218>