Roman Glass Unguentaria bangles or Aluyi—are a cluster of

or Aluyi—are a cluster of closely related Bantu-speaking groups inhabiting the Zambezi River floodplain in western Zambia

a long narrow neck

soil and dust

beautifully captures both the vigor and auspicious symbolism of these revered protectors

Chip in the eye

Roman Glass Unguentaria bangles or Aluyi—are a cluster ofThe 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