Glass reliquary bottle ca. 7th-8th century A.D. Possibly Frankish 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.Intact; very bubbly; dulling and scratching on exterior, iridescent weathering on interior.. Glass reliquary bottle 245420
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Image Number: 6145-29824463Royalty FreeCredit Line:Piemags/PL Photography Limited/SuperStockCollection:PL Photography Limited Contributor:Piemags Model Release:NoProperty Release:NoResolution:2881×3842
