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Kohl Vase in the Shape of a Palm Column

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Description

<p>In ancient Egypt, vessels were formed by heating powdered glass in a furnace around a clay core. Once the glass had melted around the core, glassmakers trailed threads of molten glass around the vessel and combed the trails with a pointed tool to create patterns.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/47.45' rel='external'>Kohl Vase in the Shape of a Palm Column</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Cross-references (2)

  • Walters-AccNum 47.45 tier-2
  • Walters-id 36138 tier-2
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