Handles on Roman-period vessels are seldom round in cross section. The video shows this atypical process. The casting-off technique that avoids an unsightly shear mark is also explained.
Pitcher with Round Cross-section Handle
Date | 4th to 5th century |
Dimensions | H. 12.3 cm, D. 7.8 cm |
Accession Number | 54.1.55 (CMOG) |
Credit | The Corning Museum of Glass (Cat. 725), formerly in the collection of I.C. Elston, Jr. Gift of Mr. Elston |
Video Type | short |