Inside glass containers: practical guidelines for purchasing glassware

摘要

The origins of glass can be found, literally, in the sands of time. The first glass was likely formed by an accident of nature when hot volcanic soda ash fused with common sand. Surviving fragments suggest the first hollow glass vases were fashionedin the 16th century B.C., in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) and Egypt. They marked the beginnings of an industry that has enhanced the display of cut flowers ever since. Today's glassware market offers so many options that choosing just the right assortment presents a challenge. But by learning to distinguish levels of quality, you'll be able to buy wisely without waste.