Presence (or Absence) of Merese at Bottom of Stem Renaissance Always present close FIG. 63 A selection of 16th–17th-century goblets in The Corning Museum of Glass collection, showing the characteristic shape of the merese at the bottom of the stem. Left to right, top to bottom: 79.3.212, 2000.3.11, 2009.3.85, 2009.3.86, 79.3.453, and 2000.3.10. 19th Century Often absent