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Fragment of a green glass handle

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from Mumrills, Stirlingshire

Postcard of Fragment of a green glass handle.
000-100-102-501-C
© National Museums Scotland

Fragment of a green glass handle

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: 0098: 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
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What: Handle / fragment
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Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Mumrills
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