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The fascinating world of ancient #glass comes to life in this striking #Roman pitcher. Its handle ends in an appliqué featuring the head of a Bacchant, a devoted follower of Bacchus, the god of wine, making it a fitting and evocative decoration for a vessel designed to pour wine.Dating ca 50-75 AD📷️ Corning Museum of Glass

Nina Willburger (@drnwillburger.bsky.social)https://bsky.app/profile/drnwillburger.bsky.social/post/3mpdaszluxk2c> Fascinating world of ancient #glass: This magnificent #Roman #fish-shaped flask was found during the excavation of a storeroom in the ancient city of Begram/Afghanistan. It was probably made in a workshop at Alexandria/Egypt, dating 1st/2nd century AD. Begram was a major....🧵1/2 🏺 #archaeology

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