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Pitcher with Spiral Threads (Wraps)

Date 4th or 5th century A.D.
Dimensions H. 8.5 cm, D. 5.4 cm
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
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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.

Video 22 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.
Video 22 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.
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