An archaeometric study of Hellenistic glass vessels: evidence for multiple sources

• DOI: 10.1007/s12520-016-0336-x
• Publication Date: 2016-05-16T07:56:28Z
• Authors: A. Oikonomou; J. Henderson; M. Gnade; S. Chenery; N. Zacharias
• Keywords: Volcanic glass; Hellenistic Period; Glass Production

In the present study, 53 glass fragments from core-formed vessels and 3 beads are investigated using SEM/EDX, EPMA LA-ICP-MS. All samples were excavated in Latin settlement of Satricum central west Italy apart two, found so-called fourth–third c. BC Hellenistic Votive deposit, also known as Deposit III, discovered front sanctuary Mater Matuta on top acropolis. The analytical results indicate that is a typical soda-lime-silica type with natron used flux. Its chemical compositions display relatively low compositional variation. Small differences concentrations major minor oxides (SiO2, Al2O3, CaO Fe2O3) trace elements (Sr, Zr Nd) between individual suggest use different types raw materials, especially sand. turn, this suggests derived more than one making centre. combined investigation colourants (Co, Cu Mn) reinforces confirms idea was made manufacturing traditions during period.