Common use of Shape Clause in Contracts

Shape. These small cups are called goblets because of their resemblance to drinking cups. They exist in two shapes: V-shaped goblets for which the rim diameter is also the largest vessel diameter, and the walls are more or less straight towards a pointed base; and S-shaped goblets with a curved wall and a globular body, with a maximum vessel diameter that is a little larger than the rim diamter. Both shapes have extremely thin walls and rounded rims, often turned outwards to facilitate drinking. The ratios between vessel height and rim diameter or maximum vessel diameter show that the proportions were usually similar, although goblets could vary in height. V-shaped mean ratio (height/rim diameter) = 1.16 (between 0.80 and 1.43; CV = 9%) S-shaped mean ratio (height/rim diameter) = 1.31 (between 0.94 and 1.90; CV = 12%) Mean ratio (height/max diameter) = 1.16 (between 0.92 and 1.36; CV = 10%) Bases are pointed, and nipple or knob-shaped. These vessels cannot stand on their bases and need to be held in the hand or put into a support (like a small pot stand, a hole in the table, etc.). Small pot stands made of pottery have not been found. It is very well possible that the goblets were meant to be held in the hand when full (see also Chapter VI). Goblets are small vessels with very thin walls. There are no size groups. V-shaped mean rim diameter = 89 mm (between 60 and 160 mm, CV = 15.6%). Mean rim thickness = 2.6 mm (between 2 and 5 mm, CV = 23%). S-shaped mean rim diameter = 78 mm (between 45 and 130 mm, CV = 14.7%). Mean rim thickness = 2.7 mm (between 2 and 6 mm, CV = 24%).