Glass was among the most valuable materials of the ancient world. The exact date when glass was first used by civilizations remains unknown. The processes of coloring glass in the ancient world have not been fully clarified. In Egypt, the locations of glass trade can only be determined through artifacts uncovered in scientific excavations. Despite all these uncertainties, it is known that glass was used in Ancient Egypt.The purpose of this article is to demonstrate how the analysis of historical artifacts in museums can provide insights into material technologies, trade routes, coloring techniques, and the reasons for the use of glass as eyes in sculptures. The study focuses on the investigation of the shiny glass paste material used on the eyes of ancient Egyptian statues during a specific period. While researching Egyptian history as an academic at the Louvre Museum, I observed the use of molten glass on the eyes of scribe statues. The research specifically examines the Nefertiti bust and the Scribe Statues. Since direct scientific analysis of these statues could not be conducted, the study is based on the findings of existing scientific research. A literature review revealed that the only academic publication on Egyptian statues with molten glass eyes is a thesis project completed at the Fitzwilliam Museum. This demonstrates the potential for a wide range of research based on museum artifacts.
glass paste eyes, Egyptian art and culture, Use of glass, Glass on eyes of statues, Egyptian civilization
| Author : | Mutlu Erbay - |
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| Number of pages: | 20-38 |
| DOI: | http://dx.doi.org/10.29228/usved.80011 |
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