February
27
/ 2023
What do Queen Nefertari’s silver earrings , King Tutankhamun’s olive leaf collar, and an exquisite blue glass mixing vessel from Egypt have in common? They were all either a direct product of trade with the Aegean region, or inspired by its cultural aesthetic. In fact, during the Late Bronze Age period (ca. 1550-1200 BC), Egypt enjoyed many facets of Greek influence, including art, decoration, jewelry, pottery, and even foods like olives and olive oil. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"104492","attributes":{"alt":"Painting of Nefertari wearing her silver, Aegean-influenced earrings, in a scene from her tomb in the Valley of the Queens. (Image: Courtesy Jonathon Perrin)","class":"media-image","height":"418","style":"width: 610px; height: 418px;","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"610"}}]] Painting of Nefertari wearing her silver, Aegean-influenced earrings, in a scene from her tomb in the Valley of the
