Afghani Roman Glass Bottle igbopeople Chinese guardian lions

Chinese guardian lions

The small-sized figure likely served as a protective talisman

The kinran-de style

Larger examples were used in the construction of wooden fortifications and roofs of military structures

later likened to the Greek Apollo

Afghani Roman Glass Bottle igbopeople Chinese guardian lionsc. 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,