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Alabastron

Alabastron

Alabastron · 4th–3rd century B.C.
Core-formed, large dark blue (cobalt) glass alabastron decorated with a vertically combed feather pattern in alternating opaque white, yellow and turquoise. The wide, flat lip has a thread of yellow around its edge. Two small scroll handles are attached on opposite sides of the upper body. Half of the rim had been replaced with a modern synthetic material.
Shape
Date
4th–3rd century B.C.
Culture
Greek
Dimensions
H: 16.50 cm W: 5.00 cm
Medium
Glass
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
2003.193
Image Source
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Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)