Afghani Roman Glass Bottle thimble artworkarchive

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Shell wealth has held immense cultural value throughout Papua New Guinea

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dated to around 600 BC

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,