Glass reliquary bottle, Post-Roman, ca. 7th–8th century , Possibly Frankish, Glass; blown and cut, Overall: 2 15/16 in. (

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Glass reliquary bottle, Post-Roman, ca. 7th–8th century , Possibly Frankish, Glass; blown and cut, Overall: 2 15/16 in. ( cm), Glass, Translucent green. Thick, everted rim, folded over and in to oval, flaring mouth; cylindrical neck, expanding slightly downward; globular body; small bottom with shallow kick and pontil scar. Engraved decoration on body: on one side, christogram flanked by A (alpha) and W (omega), with crossed leafy fronds below and pair of flying birds (doves ?) holding wreath between them in their beaks; on other side, large wreath surrounding Latin inscription: M / VRSV/LA / F

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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