Roman Glass from Karanis found by the University of Michigan Archaeological Expedition in Egypt, 1924-29

Roman Glass from Karanis found by the University of Michigan Archaeological Expedition in Egypt, 1924-29

By Donald B. Harden

  

Imprint: University of Michigan Press

Open Access : 9780472912810, December 1969
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Roman Glass from Karanis found by the University of Michigan Archaeological Expedition in Egypt 1924-29 by Donald B. Harden provides an extensive catalogue and detailed analysis of Roman glass artifacts discovered at the Karanis site in the Fayum during the first five seasons of excavation between 1924 and 1929. The book is a comprehensive resource covering the different types of Roman glass found, their classifications, and their historical significance. The book begins with acknowledgments and a preface explaining the origins of the research, followed by a detailed table of contents. Harden covers a range of topics including general glass-working techniques, the influence of habitat on glass preservation, as well as the geographic distribution of the artifacts. A large part of the book is dedicated to the systematic account of the glass species, divided into various classes such as dishes, plates, shallow bowls, deep bowls, cups, conical lamps, and different types of bottles and jugs, each with a specific introduction and a detailed catalogue. The appendices include a look at previous finds of glass at Karanis and a classified catalogue of previously unpublished glass from the site. The study provides significant insights into the use and production of Roman glass, its historical context, and the everyday life of the inhabitants of Karanis, making it a pivotal reference for archaeologists and historians focused on Roman Egypt.