Roman Glass Unguentaria bangles a long narrow neck

a long narrow neck

This rare and captivating palanquin model not only reflects the technical and artistic excellence of the Ming dynasty but also provides a vivid glimpse into the ceremonial practices and societal hierarchy of ancient China

or added fibre elements to signal identity

almost calligraphic manner

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Roman Glass Unguentaria bangles a long narrow neckThe Roman Empire, c. 100 200AD. This impressive Roman glass bottle, known as an unguentaria (also referred to as unguentarium, balsamarium, or lacrimarium), was likely used to store oils, lotions, and other liquid or powdered substances. Characterized by a narrow, long neck, this unguentarium features a bell shaped body, a tubular neck with a slight constriction at the junction of its flat base, and an everted rim with an in folded lip. The bottle is