Ennion was a prominent manufacturer of glassware, working from roughly 1-50 CE, during the rise of the Roman Empire. He appears to have been a pioneer of mold-blown glass techniques, allowing his workshop to create remarkably large, colorful, and exquisitely-decorated glassware in great numbers. He was likely a Phoenecian by birth. His glass has been found in all corners of the empire, from Spain to Lebanon and the middle east. The distribution of these delicate objects across such large distances emphasizes the sophistication of Roman trade networks.
Ennion was a pioneer not only in the world of glassblowing, but also in brand awareness: his products are all prominently signed with his name on the side, where it would be clearly visible to curious admirers. Other hallmarks of Ennion's works include architectural motifs (pediments, trellises, and arches), and floral_forms, such as the palmette. Depictions of animals or humans are rare.
