This delicately created hand-blown glass vase is artfully handcrafted by skilled glass blowers in the heart of old Cairo, Egypt. The art of glass blowing began in Egypt at least in the 3rd Century A.D. based on a poem written on papyrus that describes the technique. * Fair trade * Decorated by hand. Hand painted with gold * Borosilicate glass * Approx. diameter 5 cm x H 21 cm / diameter 2" x H 8.25" * Because each piece is handmade, shape, size and color can vary slightly * Hand wash with soft sponge * Handcrafted in Egypt * Fulfillment and shipment from Canada