Roman Glass Unguentaria bangles This rare and captivating palanquin

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

making this amulet a striking reminder of the role of weaponry in both practical and spiritual life

and the glowing vaseline beads represented here

The Beti-Pahuin cultural complex

Roman Glass Unguentaria bangles This rare and captivating palanquinThe 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