Glass

A Short History

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This beautifully illustrated book traces the story of glass from its origins in Mesopotamia some 5000 years ago, to the creation of the elegant vessels of the Islamic Near East, the superb mastery of Renaissance Venice and the creation of modern glassware for daily use.

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ISBN: 9780714150864 Category:

David Whitehouse

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The fragile beauty of glass has ensured its popularity through the ages in forms ranging from simple beakers to ornate decorative masterpieces. This beautifully illustrated book traces the story of glass from its origins in Mesopotamia some 5000 years ago, to the creation of the elegant vessels of the Islamic Near East, the superb mastery of Renaissance Venice and the creation of modern glassware for daily use.

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Weight 530 g
Dimensions 19.1 x 24.7 cm
Publisher name The British Museum Press
Publication date 1 May 2012
Number of pages 128
Format Paperback / softback
Dimensions 19.1 x 24.7 cm
Weight 530 g

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