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  • March 21, 2013
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Akhenaten and Amenhotep: Two Egyptian kings on display at CMoG

The newly-acquired inlay portrait of the pharaoh Akhenaten is now paired with the sculptural portrait of Akhenaten’s great grandfather, Amenhotep II, in the Glass Collection Galleries at the Museum. Ruling during significant periods in Egyptian glassmaking history, the pharaohs reigned … Read more →

  • Posted in: Education, From the Collections, Installations
  • January 3, 2013
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Two Significant Acquisitions of Ancient Glass

Today’s post is from Karol Wight, executive director and curator of ancient and Islamic glass. The Museum’s collections of ancient glass show great chronological breadth and depth, and include indisputable masterpieces and works of high aesthetic quality. The opportunity to work with … Read more →

  • Posted in: From the Collections, Recent Acquisitions
  • July 14, 2011
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Dung-Core Vessel Making: Explained

This week’s post is by Museum Explainer Anne Rich. You know you’re an Explainer when you leap at the chance to spend a free afternoon shaping slightly aged animal poop. The afternoon in question occurred on Tuesday, May 22, when … Read more →

  • Posted in: Education, Glassmaking techniques/process, The Studio
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