Vidrios que imitan piedras: algunos ejemplos procedentes de Augusta Emerita

Abstract

Highly elaborate imitations of objects made of precious or valuable materials using cheaper resources has been common throughout all periods. Classical sources mention stone vessels replicated in glass. This paper presents instances of this phenomenon in Augusta Emerita, where the existence of local varieties and of pieces from foreign workshops has also been attested. Various types of imitations can be noted in the collection from Augusta Emerita, such as opaque glass and so-called “mosaic glass”.