Caption

Glass mug; transparent, manganese, iridescent glass. Decorated with 6 rows of convex, stepped elements shaped like almonds lotus buds. Two concentric circles on the bottom; blown in a 4-part form. Isings form 31. Outer diameter of the bottom: 5 cm; weight 0.188 kg. Dated 2nd quarter of the 1st century, Syria., A single tall translucent vessel with a flared rim stands against a plain light gray background, showing a pinkish to purplish overall hue with areas of bluish-green iridescence and weathered discoloration; the surface is decorated with a repeated raised teardrop motif arranged in vertical rows, and the glass shows spots of mottling and patina with darker, more bluish tones concentrated near the base while the upper area remains more pink and slightly worn, and the rim has an irregular small chip.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A01_414

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Keywords

Glass mug transparent manganese iridescent glass Decorated 6 rows convex stepped elements shaped almonds lotus buds Two concentric circles bottom blown 4-part form Isings form 31 Outer diameter 5 cm weight 0.188 kg Dated 2nd quarter 1st century Syria single tall translucent vessel flared rim stands plain light gray background showing pinkish purplish hue areas bluish-green iridescence weathered discoloration surface decorated repeated raised teardrop motif arranged vertical rows glass spots mottling patina darker bluish tones concentrated near base upper area remains pink slightly worn rim irregular small chip.