Birka grape glass, grave 539
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Description
This type of cup is also called a 'grape cup' (Swedish: druvbägare), because of the knobbed surface, like a bunch of grapes. The glass is based on an original found in Birka, in grave 539. It is hand made of green glass and is approx. 16 cm high.
Product details:
Height: 16 cm
Content: ca. 700 ml
Diameter at top: ca. 7,5 cm
Diameter of belly: ca. 12 cm
Material: green glass
Production method: blown
Based on a historic original: yes
Transport weight (gram): 2000 *
Washing-up instructions: Wash by hand, not suitable for dishwashing machines.
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that sizes may vary lightly from piece to piece, and that the item is not tested by an official authority on suitability for food preparation.
