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Glass, Mug glass vessel, Isings form 31. Transparent manganese iridescent glass, blown in a 4-part mold. Decoration: six rows of convex stepped elements shaped like almonds lotus buds; two concentric circles on the bottom. Outer diameter of bottom: 5 cm; weight 0.188 kg. Date: 2nd quarter of the 1st century. Findspot: Syria., A tall glass vessel with a tapered form, showing a translucent pink to purple hue that becomes darker toward the base, covered in a pattern of raised teardrop-shaped protrusions arranged in vertical rows; the surface shows areas of iridescent blue-green and darker brownish spots suggesting surface weathering, and the rim is slightly flared and uneven, all set against a plain light gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Glass Mug glass vessel Isings form 31 Transparent manganese iridescent glass blown 4-part mold Decoration six rows convex stepped elements shaped almonds lotus buds two concentric circles bottom Outer diameter 5 cm weight 0.188 kg Date 2nd quarter 1st century Findspot Syria tall glass vessel tapered form showing translucent pink purple hue becomes darker base covered pattern raised teardrop-shaped protrusions arranged vertical rows surface areas iridescent blue-green darker brownish spots suggesting weathering rim slightly flared uneven set plain light gray background.