Prunt
A prunt is a small blob of glass fused to another piece of glass. Prunts are applied primarily as decoration, but also help provide a firm grip in the absence of a handle.[1] Prunts may be impressed into decorative shapes, such as raspberries, blackberries, or lion's heads.
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A Römer with impressed prunts on the stem.
Prunts are a common stylistic element in German glassware, such as the rummer and Berkemeyer styles of drinking glass.
- Stangenglas Tall Beaker with Prunts, Germany late 15th century
- Glass fragment of Roemer with pulled prunts (beaker), between 1500 and 1620
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References
- "Glass Dictionary: Prunt". The Corning Museum of Glass. Retrieved September 22, 2009.</references>
- "Packaging: The prunt". Saint Gobain. Archived from the original on April 9, 2005. Retrieved March 20, 2005.
- "Glass information and glassware education". Abby Robinson. Retrieved March 20, 2005.
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