Plaque

Art Historical Context

This delicate glass plaque, dating to around 1390–1352 B.C., offers a glimpse into the opulent artistry of Egypt's New Kingdom during Dynasty 18—the era of powerful pharaohs like Amenep III. Measuring just 0.8 cm in length, this tiny artifact exemplifies the precision of ancient Egyptian craftsmen, who produced such minuscule objects as inlays for jewelry, furniture, or amulets. Glass was a luxury material in ancient Egypt, one of the earliest civilizations to master its production around 1500 B.C. Artisans shaped it using techniques like core-forming or molding, often coloring it vividly wit...