Cosmetic vessels. Alabaster vessel with two perfume flasks and an eyepaint container. The glass is decorated by impressing heated glass rods of various colours to the body of the pre-heated vessel. Although mass manufacture of glass began around 1500 BC it was rare material used for luxury items. Country of Origin: Egypt. Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Date/Period: 18th dynasty c. 1450 -1336 BC. Material Size: Glass, alabaster. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ British Museum, London . Location: 36.
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