The Musée L publishes a beautiful book showcasing its remarkable collection of ancient and Islamic glass. Directed by Chantal Fontaine-Hodiamont, this work invites a careful exploration of fascinating pieces while offering a deep understanding of past techniques. Through its pages, it reveals the technical and aesthetic specifics of these ancient objects, captivating with their beauty.

Cups, flasks, jugs, balsamaria, kohl containers, pendant jugs… The Musée L’s collection of ancient and Islamic glass is distinguished by the variety of its forms and offers a magnificent overview of the techniques used by past artisans.

This book, the result of thorough research, presents about a hundred pieces produced across a vast geographic area, from the West to the Near and Middle East, spanning from the 1st century BC to the early Islamic period. From common to rarer forms and decorations, the pieces are compared with the greatest reference collections, both museum and private. The descriptions offer detailed information and critical commentary based on an extensive bibliography.

Richly illustrated, this catalog primarily aims to showcase the uniqueness of hollow glass and to share a sense of wonder. It also describes the remarkable restoration work of the collection: the “restoration and revival” of the Musée L’s glass has revealed unexpected forms that deserve to be discovered by both the general public and specialists.