Roman Glass Unguentaria wooden Such dishes were likely used

Such dishes were likely used in daily life or ceremonial contexts

Geometric patterns

Zhangzhou (Swatow) Ceramics

Beyond their aesthetic appeal

Minimal fractures in glazing

Roman Glass Unguentaria wooden Such dishes were likely usedThe Roman Empire, c. 100 200AD. This exquisite Roman glass bottle, known as an unguentaria (also called unguentarium, balsamarium, or lacrimarium), was likely used for storing oils, lotions, or other liquids and powders. The bottle features a narrow, long neck, a bell shaped body, a constricted neck at the junction of its flat base, and an everted rim with an in folded lip. Its excellent, intact condition highlights a form that was widely used across