KTH2135 (Roman Glass Flask) [permalink] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
http://kenchreai.org/kaa/kth/kth-container-27
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Description
Flask. Plain, rounded, low resting surface with slightly concave, thickened bottom and widely flaring lower wall. Annular pontil scar on base (Diam. 0.016-0.021 m).
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Light yellowish green (PMS 387-389 C). Semitransparent. Uncommon pinprick to small, spherical bubbles. Annular pontil scar on base (Diam. 0.016-0.021 m).
Preservation comment
One fragment preserves ca. 50% from center of base. Slight to moderate, extensive dulling, iridescence, crizzling, and milky to silver enamel flaking; slight, extensive pitting and scratching.
Estimated base diameter
0.035
Preserved height
0.011
Material
Glass (Material)
Drawing
Photograph