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 Project description \| View all records in project
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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