KTH0304 (Late Roman Glass Stemmed Cup) [permalink] [next] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Description
Tubular base ring on low, conical base with slightly convex, hollow stem closed at top by folded glass and at bottom by pontil wad. Lower wall of cup is widely flaring. Faint blowing spirals.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Yellowish colorless (PMS 7499 C). Transparent to semitransparent. Scattered pinprick to small, spherical bubbles.
Label or tag text
Κεγχρέες 31-7-76 | 15δ | Θρεπσιάδου | τεμ. γυάλιου
Preservation comment
One fragment preserves entire base and stem. Specks of iridescence; slight, sparse pitting on underside.
Estimated base diameter
0.047
Preserved height
0.028
Material
Glass (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KTH0304 (Late Roman 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/kth0304>