Miniature Bottle

Unknown

ca. 1295–1070 B.C. · Glass · Egyptian Art

Egyptian glassmaking, which had reached a high level of virtuosity in late Dynasty 18, continued to be practiced in the Ramesside Period; however, the quality, as well as quantity, of it production dropped off sharply in Dynasty 20. The "rope" made of stained glass rods in contrasting colors attached to the rim of this miniature bottle is a characetristic feature of glass vessles of this time.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1295–1070 B.C.

Medium

Glass

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Theodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915