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Description: | Fragment of a mid-blue coloured glass of probable Roman date (50-200 AD). The fragment could be described as a globule and may be that shape s due to distortion and melting from being heated in a fire. If so originally it would have been a sub-oval shape in plan. It is possible that it was either a bead or gaming counter. The outer edge / exterior surface is smooth and a lighter milky blue colour; in places there is an abraded surface patina. The interior surface has a distinct white coloured streak through it. There is no evidence of the surface being ridged or grooved. The matrix of the glass shows frequent small bubbles and small inclusions.The fragment measures 19.4mm length, 17.6mm width, is 11.0mm thick and weighs 4.2 grams.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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