Spiral threads or cables of molten glass added to vessels are the most common decorative technique in Roman-period glass. Threads can be hairlike in thinness, or stout. The video shows threads of both types.
Pitcher with Spiral Threads (Wraps)
Date | 4th or 5th century A.D. |
Dimensions | H. 8.5 cm, D. 5.4 cm |
Collection Link | https://glasscollection.cmog.org/objects/19769 |
Accession Number | 86.1.12 |
Credit | The Corning Museum of Glass (Cat. 727), formerly in the collection of Martha J. Herpst. Gift of Miss Herpst. |
Video Type | short |