These pieces were fired in dragon kilns (lung-yao) and produced in small-scale workshops
Their legacy includes the monumental kitchen middens—vast shell heaps
Chancay weavers specialized in delicate gauze work and vibrant textiles
slight tarnishing
the figure exudes a commanding presence with its seated posture
Roman Glass Unguentaria minqi These pieces were fired inThe Roman Empire, c. 100 200AD. This exquisite Roman glass bottle, known as an unguentaria (or unguentarium, balsamarium, and lacrimarium), was likely used for holding oils, perfumes, or other liquid and powdered substances. The bottle features a slender, elongated neck that flows into a bell shaped body, with a slight constriction at the necks junction to the flat base. The everted rim is delicately folded inward, and the bottle remains intact,