KTH0257 (Late Roman Glass Stemmed Cup) [permalink] [next] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Description
Tubular base ring (somewhat oval) of folded glass on low, conical foot with tall, slightly convex, hollow stem. Traces of pontil wad at bottom of stem. Distinct blowing spirals.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Light yellowish green (PMS 587C). Transparent. Many pinprick and few small to medium-sized, spherical bubbles.
Label or tag text
Τομέας Β - Στρώμα 2 | (2. προέκταση) | γυαλινή βάση
Other number or identifier
99
Preservation comment
One fragment preserves entire base and most of stem. Sparse, extensive dulling and iridescence and patches of milky enamel flaking.
Estimated base diameter
0.045
Preserved height
0.027
Material
Glass (Material)
Drawing
Photograph