Tiny Green and Blue Ancient Roman Glass Bottle/ Unguentaria folk art bread The Washington Post

The Washington Post

and which follows the curve of the flask so I have to think was forged just for it

with the gilding around the edges of the dish mostly worn away

paint brushes

10 3/4 x 4 x 2 7/8"

Tiny Green and Blue Ancient Roman Glass Bottle/ Unguentaria folk art bread The Washington PostI've developed something on an obsession for ancient Roman glass, the existence and endurance of which feels quite miraculous to me, and I find it fantastically beautiful. And while larger pieces are truly spectacular, a tiny bottle like this is equally thrilling to me, including for the fact that such a small thing with nearly 2000 years on it has found its way to me! I am no expert but I have been trying to look and learn. Based on the form and deep