Fragment of a green glass handle

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This fragment of a green glass handle was found at the site of the Roman fort at Mumrills in Stirlingshire. It was used between 140 and 165 AD.

Fragment of a green glass handle, from Mumrills, Stirlingshire, 140 - 165 AD

Roman glassware and bottles come in a variety of sizes and forms. Most were made by blowing, either freely or into a mould, but casting was also used. Glass objects were exotic gift or trade items to native sites.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-501-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRB 383
• Date: 140 - 165 AD
  Between 140 and 165 AD
  
• Material: Glass, green vertical grooves
  Handle / fragment
  
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• What: Handle / fragment
  
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• Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Mumrills
  
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