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This book, for the first time, traces the origin, evolution and spreading of ancient Chinese glass technology. It collects a wealth of data contributed by Chinese and foreign experts regarding the history and background, visual characteristics and chemical compositions of the unearthed ancient glasses from along the Northern (Oasis) Silk Road, especially from the Xinjiang Province (known as the "Western Region" in ancient times). The book presents new results of the studies on ancient glasses along the Southern and Sea Silk Roads, and discusses the influence of the Silk Road on ancient Chinese

Glass manufacture --- Glassware --- Glassware, Ancient --- Glass --- House furnishings --- Table setting and decoration --- Glass industry --- Ceramic industries --- Ancient glassware --- History --- Silk Road --- Silk Route --- Antiquities