Egyptian White Glass Earring mortar spindle-shaped and elegant in form

spindle-shaped and elegant in form

Intentional glaze crackling and discoloration to the glaze due to misfiring

such vessels were commonly used to store oils

Cyprus was under Persian control

a region crisscrossed by rivers and rich in timber

Egyptian White Glass Earring mortar spindle-shaped and elegant in formNew Kingdom, Late 18th 19th Dynasty, c. 1550 1290 BC, Egypt An exceptional and rare penannular earring crafted from a round bar of white opaque glass, this artifact exemplifies the artistry of New Kingdom Egypt during the late 18th to 19th Dynasty, around 15501290 BC. The earring features a distinctive notch in its circumference, designed for attachment through a large ear piercing, showcasing both its functional and aesthetic qualities. Such earrings