Roman Glass Lentoid Flask figurine Chimú vessels often depicted animals

Chimú vessels often depicted animals

this effigy vessel not only showcases the ingenuity of Colima pottery but also provides a window into the beliefs and practices of a vibrant ancient civilization

and wheel-finished

indicative of his official status

a High Priest would sacrifice a pure white or black llama

Roman Glass Lentoid Flask figurine Chimú vessels often depicted animalsLate Roman Empire, c. 100300 AD A beautiful and exceptionally well preserved Roman lentoid flask, free blown in translucent pale greenish blue glass. The vessel is formed with a flattened spherical body leading to a gently tapering cylindrical neck, terminating in a neatly tooled and lightly flared rim. Tiny air bubbles, trapped within the glass during the blowing process, bear witness to its ancient manufacture, while the small flattened base retains