Egypt (royal or temple workshop)

Core-Formed Glass Amphriskos with Festoon Patterns, New Kingdom Egypt, Dynasty 18

2095

New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, c. 1539–1295 BCE

A core-formed glass amphriskos of New Kingdom Egypt, Dynasty 18 (c. 1539–1295 BCE), with a globular body, short cylindrical neck, flared rim, and four loop handles placed at shoulder and base. The body is opaque dark cobalt-blue glass. Bright yellow glass threads are wound horizontally at the neck and rim as plain bands, then combed vertically on the body into continuous sweeping pointed festoon arches that drape downward against the dark-blue ground. The yellow trails are marvered flush into the glass matrix as low-relief ridges, creating tangible texture rather than flat painted ornament. Under directional light, the raised yellow trails catch illumination while casting microscopic shadows in the combed troughs, producing a chiaroscuro effect that emphasizes the vitreous depth and the undulating festoon rhythm.