A History of Early Glass: The Beginning of Glass Blowing
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Pitcher, Eastern Mediterranean region, 3rd - 4th century (Private collection)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
December 22, 2009 (Tue) - February 14, 2010 (Sun)>> detailed information
This exhibition features blown glass wares including works made using ancient sand-core, casting or sagging techniques.
Exhibit includes:
Headdress, Mycenae, Greece, 14th - 13th century B.C.(Private collection)
Mirror, Egypt or Syria, 4th - 6th century (Private collection)
Millefiori Dish, Eastern Mediterranean region or Italy, 1st century (Private collection)
Pyxis, Alexandria, Egypt or Italy, 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D. (Private collection)
Alabastron, Alexandria, Egypt or Italy, 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D. (Private collection)
Head-Shaped Bottle, Eastern Mediterranean region, 1st century (Private collection)
Rhyton, Syria, 8th - 9th century (Private collection)