Roman Amber Glass Cosmetic Amphora incised facial paint

incised facial paint

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and weapon-related symbolism creates a visually powerful assemblage reflecting both ceremonial and social significance

1st–3rd Century CE

A striking and highly sculptural ceramic vessel from the Tairona culture of northern Colombia

Roman Amber Glass Cosmetic Amphora incised facial paintRoman Amber Glass Cosmetic Amphora Roman Empire, ca. 1st3rd Century CE Height: 4 3 4 in. (12. 1 cm) A beautiful Roman amber glass cosmetic amphora dating to the early centuries of the Roman Empire. Elegantly free blown in translucent amber glass, the vessel features a slender cylindrical neck, folded rim, rounded body, and a pair of applied loop handles extending from the shoulder to the neck. Amphorae of this type were used to store valuable