Vessel Forms

By Patricia Samford

While there are numerous vessel forms that can be considered table glass, this website deals with vessel forms most commonly found on archaeological sites. These forms include stemmed glasses, tumblers, cups and mugs, decanters, cruets, and castors. Less commonly found vessel forms, like rummers, firing glasses, salts, dessert glasses, bowls, spooners, compotes, tazzas, and wine glass rinsers are included in with Other Forms.