The Romans loved glass for its practical as well as decorative uses. Considering the vessels’ dimension and delicacy, this pair of glass flasks lead back to an all-female environment. Such miniature vessels were used as containers for ointments, powders, balms, and other liquids associated with the toilet, especially perfumes: the small mouth of the two flasks is ideal for slow, careful pouring, while glass was preferred for holding liquids, due to its non-porous, non-absorbent nature.
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