making this amulet a striking reminder of the role of weaponry in both practical and spiritual life
beautifully captures both the vigor and auspicious symbolism of these revered protectors
a long narrow neck
and the glowing vaseline beads represented here
The Beti-Pahuin cultural complex
Roman Glass Unguentaria bangles making this amulet a strikingThe 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