The Prelude to European Cut Glass

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The subjects dealt with are indicated by the following section headings:

I. The development of crystal-glass.

II. The application of polish and cutting to crystal-glass.

III. The trade of glass-cutters (diatretarii).

IV. Relief cutting.

V. Hollowed cutting.

(a) Tessellated patterns.

(b) Spaced designs.

(c) North European style.

VI. The cage-cups of Aquileia

W. A. Thorpe