Lattice Glass Ornaments With Gold Accents - Red Teardrop

Egyptian MuseumSKU: 210000057452

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Scarlet Majesty Red Teardrop with Lattice Band

Compact yet commanding, this striking teardrop ornament proves that great things come in perfectly proportioned packages! A lustrous scarlet-red body tapers gracefully to a delicate point, embodying the timeless silhouette of ancient Egyptian perfume bottles that once held precious oils and fragrances in pharaonic palaces. Wrapped around the middle is a luminous band of hand-etched geometric lattice work, its intricate crosshatch pattern catching and refracting light like faceted jewels. Golden 24-karat bands frame both the lattice detail and the elegant top, where a charming clear glass knob finial sits ready to receive its twisted gold rope hanger. The interplay of deep crimson, crystalline clarity, and warm gold creates an ornament of surprising sophistication—one that whispers of ancient craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

Every inch of this petite treasure reflects the extraordinary skill passed down through generations of Egyptian glassblowing artisans. The glassblower began with a tube of fine Pyrex, heating it to near-liquid temperature with a pressurized oxygen torch before carefully shaping and blowing it into its perfect teardrop form. The rich scarlet hue was then applied by hand on a spinning wheel to ensure flawless, even color distribution before the piece was fired at temperatures reaching 1100°F to set the vivid pigment permanently. The hand-etched lattice band was carved with precision using a sanding wheel, and finally, the 24k gold accents were applied by hand—a final flourish that transforms this small ornament into an heirloom worthy of display year after year.

  • Material & Origin: Mouth-blown Pyrex glass with hand-applied 24-karat gold accents; handcrafted in Egypt
  • Dimensions: 3 inches tall × 1.5 inches at widest point (7.6 cm × 3.8 cm)
  • Color & Design: Deep scarlet red with clear geometric lattice etching band; graceful tapered teardrop silhouette
  • Accent Material: 24-karat real gold banding at lattice and top; clear glass finial knob and bottom bead
  • Hanging: Twisted gold rope cord attachment

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