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Alabastron

Alabastron · 6th–4th century B.C.

Core-formed, opaque marine green glass alabastron decorated around the edge of the mouth with a thread of yellow glass. Two scroll handles, one on each side, are attached to the upper body. A small area of the lip appears to have been restored.

Shape

Alabastron

Date

6th–4th century B.C.

Culture

Greek

Dimensions

H: 10.60 cm

Medium

Glass

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

2003.181

Image Source

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