Things that travelled - A review of the Roman glass from Northern Adriatic Italy

Roman glass from northern Adriatic Italy, including samples from Aquileia and Adria, reveals that primary production likely originated in the eastern Mediterranean. The study, conducted over a decade at the University of Padova, analyzed 260 glass samples using geochemical and archaeological methods to determine raw material provenance and consumption patterns. Most samples were silica-soda-lime glass produced with natron flux, while some intentionally colored soda ash glasses were also identified. Five compositional groups were distinguished, suggesting varied sources or production techniques. Isotopic data supports the eastern Mediterranean as a likely origin for these Roman glasses, though alternative hypotheses remain possible.

(Ed.). (2018). Things that Travelled. https://doi.org/10.14324/111.9781787351172