C. Lilyquist; R. h. Brill — Studies in Early Egyptian Glass

New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art , 1993 . First edition. Magazine. A scarce first edition of this study of Ancient Egyptian glass from the collection in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. In original publisher's paper wrap. Scarce first edition of this study of Egyptian art from the 1990s, from the collection in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.The material which forms the basis of this study is believed to be from the tomb of three wives of Tuthmosis III (c. 1479-1425 B.C.). The reign of Tuthmosis III is widely considered the beginning of glass making in Egypt. These studies and comparisons of early glass makings is intended to widen the discussion around early art forms and where they came from.Includes notes from M. T. Wypyski and contributions from H. Sharihata, R. J. Koestler and R. D. Vocke, Jr. Includes 61 figures and illustrations. Collated, complete. In original publisher's paper wrap. Externally, excellent. There is some minor bumping to the extremities. Very minor marks to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .