LOOKING THROUGH LATE MEDIEVAL AND EARLY MODERN GLASS IN PORTUGAL (original) (raw)

The study examines fourteen glass assemblages from Portuguese archaeological sites, dating between the 14th and 17th centuries. It establishes a chronotypological classification for late medieval and early modern glass in Portugal, highlighting the evolution of glassware styles and techniques, including the transition from medieval to Renaissance forms. The analysis includes decoration patterns, material composition, and regional influences, particularly noting the role of Islamic culture in glass production during the 14th and 15th centuries.