Afghani Roman Glass Bottle thimble artworkarchive

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and intricate painted decorations

rendered in a natural beige hue

dated to around 600 BC

an intricate process that resulted in high-contrast

Afghani Roman Glass Bottle thimble artworkarchivec. 9001100 AD, Afghanistan, Central Asia Fascinating and unusual small glass bottle made from repurposed Roman glass, likely used for storing perfumed oils, tinctures, or medicines. The surfaceboth exterior and interioris beautifully calcified and enriched with mineral deposits accumulated over centuries. The bottle displays a stunning heavy iridescence, shifting elegantly from silver to olive green to seafoam hues. Often referred to as Roman glass,