Glass Finds from the Abbasid and Mamluk Periods at Ramla (Hebrew, pp. 71*–76*; English summary, p. 175)

Authors

Yael Gorin-Rosen

Abstract

The glass finds from the excavations at Ramla are remarkable. Out of 30 fragments found, 20 have been identified and 5 of these are discussed: 2 from the Abbasid period and 3 from the Mamluk period. The Abbasid-period assemblage contains a fragment of a mold-blown bowl and a small rim fragment of a bowl decorated with luster painting. The Mamluk-period assemblage includes a bottle, an “omom” sprinkler and a bird-shaped object. These finds testify to the great wealth of Ramla during the Early Islamic period, when the city was founded and served as a major center, and in the Mamluk period. Based on the many glass objects found at excavations in different parts of Ramla, it appears that most of the vessels and objects found were manufactured in production centers operating inside the city.

Keywords

glass production, technology, economy

Recommended Citation

Gorin-Rosen, Yael (2013) "Glass Finds from the Abbasid and Mamluk Periods at Ramla (Hebrew, pp. 71*–76*; English summary, p. 175)," 'Atiqot: Vol. 75, Article 10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70967/2948-040X.1645
Available at: https://publications.iaa.org.il/atiqot/vol75/iss1/10