Ancient glass production is a fascinating area of ... produced in a limited number of discrete batches, primarily from Egyptian sources. The findings suggest a well-established trade network ...
Glass making originated in the Near East around 2000 BCE in the form of beads, seals and inlays. The earliest makers pressed glass into molds. Around 1500 BCE, finer vessels were being made in Egypt.
Crafted around 1323 BCE, it is inlaid with semi-precious stones and glass, reflecting the opulence of ancient Egyptian art and their belief in the afterlife. Dating to approximately 1754 BCE, the Code ...