The Glass Finds from a Roman Farmstead at El-Qabu, South of Ashqelon (pp. 29*–34*)

Authors

Natalya Katsnelson, Israel Antiquities Authority

Abstract

The site at El-Qabu yielded a small amount of glass finds, consisting of 48 fragments, of which 14 were chosen for illustration and discussion. The material was found in a very poor state of preservation; no complete vessels were discovered and none was restored. The color, fabric quality and milky weathering are characteristic of glass finds from the second–fourth centuries CE; however, finds of this glass are quite rare in the region. The assemblage of vessels consists of bowls, beakers and bottles. One adorned body fragment of a flask was found, as well as an elaborately decorated bracelet and a rare mosaic-glass inlay. These luxury items indicate that the owners of this agricultural settlement were affluent.

Keywords

coastal plain, typology, glass production, imports, Incense Route

Recommended Citation

Katsnelson, Natalya (2012) "The Glass Finds from a Roman Farmstead at El-Qabu, South of Ashqelon (pp. 29*–34*)," 'Atiqot: Vol. 71, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70967/2948-040X.1557
Available at: https://publications.iaa.org.il/atiqot/vol71/iss1/4