Roman Glass Unguentaria funeraryoffer large ears

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Fascinating set of ancient stone and fossil grave goods or amulets from the Tenerian culture

often involving cremation and the ritual placement of grave goods

named after the archaeological site of Bura in southwest Niger

Roman Glass Unguentaria funeraryoffer large earsThe Roman Empire, c. 100 200AD. Exceptional Roman glass bottle, known as an unguentaria (also referred to as unguentarium, balsamarium, or lacrimarium), likely used for holding oils, perfumes, or other liquids and powders. This small sized bottle features a piriform (pear shaped) body and a tubular long neck with a slight constriction at the junction to the flat base, accompanied by an everted rim. The rim is delicately folded inward, presenting a