Two Roman glass funerary items, circa 1st century AD, comprising lachrymatory or tear bottle and glass unguentarium, tear bottle H10cm, unguentarium bottle H12cm teardrop bottles were used by hired mourner to collect the tears at a funeral for the departed, unguentarium bottles housed oils or perfumes for the departed in the afterlife By vendors repute items discovered in the Dead Sea area of the Holy Lands in the 1960s
Two Roman glass funerary items, circa 1st century AD, comprising lachrymatory or tear bottle and glass unguentarium, tear bottle H10cm, unguentarium bottle H12cm teardrop bottles were used by hired mourner to collect the tears at a funeral for the departed, unguentarium bottles housed oils or perfumes for the departed in the afterlife By vendors repute items discovered in the Dead Sea area of the Holy Lands in the 1960s
Two Roman glass funerary items, circa 1st century AD, comprising lachrymatory or tear bottle and glass unguentarium, tear bottle H10cm, unguentarium bottle H12cm teardrop bottles were used by hired mourner to collect the tears at a funeral for the departed, unguentarium bottles housed oils or perfumes for the departed in the afterlife By vendors repute items discovered in the Dead Sea area of the Holy Lands in the 1960s
Two Roman glass funerary items, circa 1st century AD, comprising lachrymatory or tear bottle and glass unguentarium, tear bottle H10cm, unguentarium bottle H12cm teardrop bottles were used by hired mourner to collect the tears at a funeral for the departed, unguentarium bottles housed oils or perfumes for the departed in the afterlife By vendors repute items discovered in the Dead Sea area of the Holy Lands in the 1960s
Two Roman glass funerary items, circa 1st century AD, comprising lachrymatory or tear bottle and glass unguentarium, tear bottle H10cm, unguentarium bottle H12cm teardrop bottles were used by hired mourner to collect the tears at a funeral for the departed, unguentarium bottles housed oils or perfumes for the departed in the afterlife By vendors repute items discovered in the Dead Sea area of the Holy Lands in the 1960s
Two Roman glass funerary items, circa 1st century AD, comprising lachrymatory or tear bottle and glass unguentarium, tear bottle H10cm, unguentarium bottle H12cm teardrop bottles were used by hired mourner to collect the tears at a funeral for the departed, unguentarium bottles housed oils or perfumes for the departed in the afterlife By vendors repute items discovered in the Dead Sea area of the Holy Lands in the 1960s
Two Roman glass funerary items, circa 1st century AD, comprising lachrymatory or tear bottle and glass unguentarium, tear bottle H10cm, unguentarium bottle H12cm teardrop bottles were used by hired mourner to collect the tears at a funeral for the departed, unguentarium bottles housed oils or perfumes for the departed in the afterlife By vendors repute items discovered in the Dead Sea area of the Holy Lands in the 1960s
Two Roman glass funerary items, circa 1st century AD, comprising lachrymatory or tear bottle and glass unguentarium, tear bottle H10cm, unguentarium bottle H12cm teardrop bottles were used by hired mourner to collect the tears at a funeral for the departed, unguentarium bottles housed oils or perfumes for the departed in the afterlife By vendors repute items discovered in the Dead Sea area of the Holy Lands in the 1960s
Two Roman glass funerary items, circa 1st century AD, comprising lachrymatory or tear bottle and glass unguentarium, tear bottle H10cm, unguentarium bottle H12cm teardrop bottles were used by hired mourner to collect the tears at a funeral for the departed, unguentarium bottles housed oils or perfumes for the departed in the afterlife By vendors repute items discovered in the Dead Sea area of the Holy Lands in the 1960s
Two Roman glass funerary items, circa 1st century AD, comprising lachrymatory or tear bottle and glass unguentarium, tear bottle H10cm, unguentarium bottle H12cm teardrop bottles were used by hired mourner to collect the tears at a funeral for the departed, unguentarium bottles housed oils or perfumes for the departed in the afterlife By vendors repute items discovered in the Dead Sea area of the Holy Lands in the 1960s
Two Roman glass funerary items, circa 1st century AD, comprising lachrymatory or tear bottle and glass unguentarium, tear bottle H10cm, unguentarium bottle H12cm teardrop bottles were used by hired mourner to collect the tears at a funeral for the departed, unguentarium bottles housed oils or perfumes for the departed in the afterlife By vendors repute items discovered in the Dead Sea area of the Holy Lands in the 1960s
Two Roman glass funerary items, circa 1st century AD, comprising lachrymatory or tear bottle and glass unguentarium, tear bottle H10cm, unguentarium bottle H12cm teardrop bottles were used by hired mourner to collect the tears at a funeral for the departed, unguentarium bottles housed oils or perfumes for the departed in the afterlife By vendors repute items discovered in the Dead Sea area of the Holy Lands in the 1960s
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Two Roman glass funerary items, circa 1st century AD, comprising lachrymatory or tear bottle and glass unguentarium, tear bottle H10cm, unguentarium bottle H12cm teardrop bottles were used by hired mourner to collect the tears at a funeral for the departed, unguentarium bottles housed oils or perfumes for the departed in the afterlife By vendors repute items discovered in the Dead Sea area of the Holy Lands in the 1960s

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Discover two Roman glass funerary items dating back to the 1st century AD at Duggleby Auctioneers. This exceptional lot includes a lachrymatory, commonly known as a tear bottle, standing at H10cm, and a glass unguentarium, measuring H12cm.

During Roman times, tear bottles were used by professional mourners to collect tears shed during funerals as a symbolic gesture of mourning for the deceased. On the other hand, unguentarium bottles were designed to hold oils or perfumes intended for the departed to use in the afterlife.

These historically significant items are believed to have been unearthed in the Dead Sea region of the Holy Lands during the 1960s. Steeped in ancient Roman funerary practices, these pieces offer a rare glimpse into the cultural and religious beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife during this period. Don't miss the opportunity to own these fascinating artefacts with a rich historical provenance.



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