LATE ROMAN GLASS FROM THE ‘GREAT TEMPLE’ AT PETRA AND KHIRBET ET‐TANNUR,JORDAN—TECHNOLOGY AND PROVENANCE |
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| Authors: | N. SCHIBILLE P. DEGRYSE M. O'HEA A. IZMER F. VANHAECKE J. McKENZIE |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Research Laboratory for Archaeology & the History of Art, University of Oxford, Dyson Perrins Building, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QY, UK;2. Celestijnenlaan 200E, Division of Geology, Centre for Archaeological Science, K.U. Leuven, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium;3. Classics DX 650 114, School of Humanities, University of Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia;4. Department of Analytical Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281—S12, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;5. St Hugh's College, Oxford OX2 6LE, UK |
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| Abstract: | Forty‐seven window and vessel glasses from the ‘Great Temple’ at Petra (Jordan), dating to the first/second and fourth centuries ce , were analysed by EPMA for major and minor elements. A subset of 29 samples from Petra and 15 samples from Khirbet et‐Tannur were additionally analysed for trace elements, using LA–ICP–MS. Six compositional groups were identified on the basis of the presence of decolouring agents. The majority of the glasses derive ultimately from the Levantine coast, but most of the groups show evidence for highly selective recycling. The observed differences between the two sites could be related to different chronological ranges, functions, relative wealth and trade connections. |
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| Keywords: | LATE ROMAN COLOURLESS GLASS RECYCLING HIMT LEVANTINE I PETRA NABATAEAN KHIRBET ET‐TANNUR EPMA LA– ICP– MS ANTIMONY MANGANESE |
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