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Inca Copper-Alloy Tupu (Dress Pin)

and weapon-related symbolism creates a visually powerful assemblage reflecting both ceremonial and social significance

a quartz-based ceramic traditionally used in Egypt for sacred and amuletic objects

1st–3rd Century CE

Roman Amber Glass Cosmetic Amphora Ex Private Las VegasRoman Amber Glass Cosmetic Amphora Roman Empire, ca. 1st3rd Century CE Height: 4 3 4 in. (12. 1 cm) A beautiful Roman amber glass cosmetic amphora dating to the early centuries of the Roman Empire. Elegantly free blown in translucent amber glass, the vessel features a slender cylindrical neck, folded rim, rounded body, and a pair of applied loop handles extending from the shoulder to the neck. Amphorae of this type were used to store valuable