Afghani Roman Glass Bottle thimble an ancient Tibetan burial custom

an ancient Tibetan burial custom

rendered in a natural beige hue

short ring foot

Expertly carved with an adze from the trunk of Delonix elata (locally called ekuruchanait) or Gardenia volkensi (ekware)

Afghani Roman Glass Bottle thimble an ancient Tibetan burial customc. 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,