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Alabastron

Alabastron · 2nd–1st century B.C.

Core-formed, dark blue (cobalt) glass alabastron decorated with fine bands of alternating opaque yellow and white glass in a vertically combed pattern. Yellow and white threads also decorate the edge of the lip.

Shape

Alabastron

Date

2nd–1st century B.C.

Culture

Greek

Dimensions

H: 10.00 cm W: 5.40 cm

Medium

Glass

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

2003.199

Image Source

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