Fragment of a glass cup

This fragment of a painted glass cup was found at the native hillfort settlement of Traprain Law in East Lothian. It is a quality Roman object, one of a number found there, acquired by gift or trade sometime between 80 and 200 AD.

Fragment of painted glass from a gladiator cup, from Traprain Law

The large, defended hillfort at Traprain Law was an important site in Iron Age Scotland. A large number of Roman and native objects have been found from there, showing that the native population prospered in its contacts with the Romans.

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Online ID:	000-100-039-462-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.GV 41
Date:	Between 80 and 200 AD
Material:	Glass, blue and red; small; triangular; painted
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What:	Cup / glass / fragment
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Where:	Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
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