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8.6 Vessels

8.6.1 Copper alloy

Fragments of three copper alloy vessels, including two rims, were found at this site. A rim [1651] from phase 4 (J183) had been finished on one side and bent over slightly to form the rim. Another [1652] was formed from a sheet and came from phase 4 (J169). The third fragment was rim of a flat vessel, probably a plate [1534].

8.6.2 Glass vessels

Only a few small pieces could definitely be identified as vessel glass, although some others were so fragmentary that it was impossible to say what was their original form. 2 small delicate fragments decorated around the rim with cream enamel are in the Venetian tradition, possibly imported from the Netherlands in the 17th century.

• Thickness c.0.50mm. Fragment of rim of vessel in yellowish-white translucent glass with 9 parallel lines of cream enamel decoration. With such a small piece it is difficult to judge what sort of vessel it is from, or to estimate its original diameter, but it may be from a small standing dish or tazza. Some fragments of glass from Castle Loch, Mochrum, Wigtownshire (Radford 1951, 58) have a similar enamel decoration at the rim. The 17th-century date suggested for these would probably apply also to this Aberdeen fragment. Façon de Venise, perhaps imported from the Netherlands. [1529].
• Thickness c.0.25mm. Tiny and badly laminated fragment with remains of 2 parallel strips of enamelling at 1 end. Possible from same vessel. Facon de Venise, perhaps an import from the Netherlands in the 17th century. [1530].
• Thickness 1.50mm (body) – 2mm (thickest part of rim). Rim sherd (30x20mm) and 1 body sherd (25x15mm) of glass vessel in green, much laminated fabric. Possibly dish or platter. 17th century? [1531]

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