Roman blown glass receptacles for perfume
As displayed in the Victoria and Albert Museum...
"The Romans believed in an afterlife that would be an idealised form of their worldly experience. It was a family obligation to ensure that the grave of every deceased relative was furnished according to their means, with offerings of oil and perfume. The wealthy would use flasks of silver or alabaster, but with the arrival of glassblowing, poorer citizens could offer similar containers in glass."
Roman blown glass receptacles for perfume
As displayed in the Victoria and Albert Museum...
"The Romans believed in an afterlife that would be an idealised form of their worldly experience. It was a family obligation to ensure that the grave of every deceased relative was furnished according to their means, with offerings of oil and perfume. The wealthy would use flasks of silver or alabaster, but with the arrival of glassblowing, poorer citizens could offer similar containers in glass."