KTH0242 (Glass Stemmed Cup) [permalink] [next] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Description
Uneven tubular ring base on very low, conical foot with tall, slightly convex stem closed near middle with folded glass and at bottom with pontil wad. Lower wall of cup flares out sharply. Distinct blowing spirals.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Light greenish blue (PMS 5575C to 5595C), semitransparent. Frequent pinprick and uncommon small, spherical bubbles.
Label or tag text
Τομέας Α | Στρώμα 2 | 18 κομμάτια γυαλίου
Other number or identifier
22
Preservation comment
Three joined fragments preserve entire base and stem and small part of lower wall. Slight, extensive iridescence and patches of milky enamel flaking.
Base Diameter
0.056
Preserved height
0.042
Material
Glass (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KTH0242 (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/kth0242>