Bell-Shaped Beaker
5th century-6th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Local tribes took over some Roman crafts when the Roman Empire collapsed in Western Europe. In Germany and France, the Franks continued to make glass, although on a more basic level. This Frankish beaker must have been imported into Britain at the time, as it was excavated at Ashford, Kent. This type of beaker must be completely empty before it can be put down on its rim.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Glass, blown in a mould with a ribbed pattern |
| Brief description | Bell-shaped beaker, probably France or Germany (Frankish), , 400-599, 5213-1901 . |
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| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Production | Frankish |
| Summary | Local tribes took over some Roman crafts when the Roman Empire collapsed in Western Europe. In Germany and France, the Franks continued to make glass, although on a more basic level. This Frankish beaker must have been imported into Britain at the time, as it was excavated at Ashford, Kent. This type of beaker must be completely empty before it can be put down on its rim. |
| Bibliographic reference | Cf. similar one illustrated in European glass - Drahotova |
| Other number | 8182 - Glass gallery number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5213-1901 |
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| Record created | December 13, 1997 |
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