Pendant
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Whether objects bearing combed and marvered decoration, such as this one, were formed on a core or a rod or were free-blown, the ornamentation was produced in precisely the same manner, yielding a similar effect. When the vessel was still viscous, glass threads of one or more colors were trailed on the surface. These threads were then combed, or dragged with a bronze pin or hook into feather, festoon, zigzag, or other patterns. Finally, these threads were marvered, pressed into the surface by rolling the vessel on a flat stone.
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