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The Revitalization of Tear Bottles

Ancient mourning ritual of capturing tears garners modern interest
Posted on July 21, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The tradition of collecting one’s own tears in a lacrimatory, or tear bottle, dates back to ancient times. Tear bottles are made of terracotta or glass, and can measure up to four inches in height. In ancient Rome and Greece, … Continue reading →

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