16th Century
The First Examples of Glassware: Ancient Egypt
This glass is more than merely antique; in fact it’s literally ancient. While glass itself may first have been invented and used by the ancient Phoenicians, where Lebanon is today, the earliest known examples of glassware actually come from ancient Egypt.
During the Old Kingdom, glass was mixed with other substances to create decorative beads, amulets, [...]
Posted on 23rd November 2009Comments Off
Necklace Of The Spanish Inquisition
One doesn’t usually associate beautiful jewelry with the time of the Spanish Inquisition. But in the Smithsonian Institution’s collection of jewelry, there is an exquisite necklace holder stand and a necklace badge holder of diamonds and emeralds.
It is an incredible double row of diamonds and emeralds finishing in a chandelier of emeralds. There’s unfortunately no [...]
Posted on 26th October 2009Comments Off