Pontil mark

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004413",
  "term": "Pontil mark",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A small, rough scar or indentation left on the base of a hand-blown glass object where the pontil rod was attached and then broken off. This mark is a characteristic sign of traditional glassblowing techniques. While sometimes ground smooth, it often remains as a testament to the handmade nature of the piece.",
  "synonyms": [
    "punty mark",
    "punt mark",
    "pontil scar"
  ],
  "subject": "Glass and ceramics",
  "see_also": [
    "moil"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Pontilnarbe",
    "es": "marca de pontil",
    "fr": "marque de pontil"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/pontil-mark/"
}