Glassware Production in Barda
Glassware Production in Barda

Summary/Abstract: In this article information is given about the glassware of Barda in the early Middle Ages. Glass production is considered as a sample of ancient craftsmanship. It began to develop in the early Middle Ages. Glass crafting has been a delicate craft, and the techniques of making it are varied. There were casting method, blowing method, pressing in the mold methods, etc. The study of glassware production techniques in Barda suggests that in the early Middle Ages, craftsmen in Barda had extensive experience in the production of glassware. They used this experience to make a variety of glassware and utensils. From the first centuries AD, glass cups were used in the life of the population in Caucasian Albania. The cups for drinking wine, liquid, etc on the table indicate a table culture and the use of glass. It should be noted that in ancient and early medieval times, glass was considered more valuable than gold. It was also a sign of wealth. Most of these dishes are also found in Georgia. This was due to the connection between the ancient cities and, most importantly, the location of the city of Barda, the center of Caucasian Albania in the Middle Ages, on the Tbilisi road. This road connected the cities of Azerbaijan with the Black Sea. The glassware which found in Barda reflects the culture of the Middle East and the Mediterranean. However, scientists have proved that these glass jars were local glass jars of Barda. Merchants from northern Azerbaijan, Russia, Iraq, Iran, Tbilisi and others came to Barda, which is considered the center of trade. In Barda, the intensity of domestic and foreign trade in the VII-IX, IX-XIII centuries, the expansion of economic ties, indicates the existence of money circulation here.

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