About the Gallery
During the Roman and Byzantine periods, craftsmen and skilled artisans in numerous workshops throughout Israel produced a variety of glass vessels. Prevalent trends and styles of the day were incorporated into the designs, with intricate handles and decorations unique to a craftsman’s personal signature. Glass blowing, and other techniques became popular methods for production, increasing the demand for both everyday objects, and funerary offerings.
Gallery Themes
The Glass Industry
Glass Vessels from Tombs
See examples of glass vessels created for use as funerary offerings. Since the invention of glass blowing in the Roman period, the number of funerary offerings made of glass increased. This custom was widely practiced in the land of Israel and many tombs, particularly from the Roman and Byzantine periods, contained rich assemblages of glass vessels that were produced in local workshops.