Roman Terracotta Flagon bronzealloy Hand-built from reddish earthenware with

Hand-built from reddish earthenware with fine sand temper—added to reduce cracking during firing—the vessel displays attractive natural variations in tone

with rich earthen deposits

an early form of neurosurgery performed to relieve head trauma

and metal objects playing central roles in everyday life and ritual practice

revealing the material's ethereal translucency

Roman Terracotta Flagon bronzealloy Hand-built from reddish earthenware withRoman Empire, c. 100200 AD A finely potted Roman terracotta flagon, remarkable for its balance of utility and elegance. Formed from a light brown orange fine grained clay, the vessel displays a globular body with a slightly projecting midsection, rising to a narrow conical neck with a funnel shaped rim, neatly offset from the body. A delicately grooved collar defines the junction of neck and shoulders, while subtle wheel ridging adds texture to the