In the exhibition Glass: Made in Antiquity, the Allard Pierson presents more than 200 glass objects from the museum’s archaeology collection. Transparent or opaque, in vivid or muted colours, elegantly decorated and unusually shaped – it is remarkable that such a fragile material has remained so beautiful for centuries. Equally remarkable is the craftsmanship with which these utilitarian and decorative objects were made. In recent years, the latest research methods have been used to gain deeper insight into the technical aspects of ancient glass. Visitors to the exhibition can enjoy the beauty of the collection while discovering more about the sophisticated production techniques of glass in antiquity.