Vases Alabastron Alabastron
Alabastron

Alabastron

Alabastron · 2nd–1st century B.C.
Core-formed, bluish-green alabastron with combed decoration in a light blue. Threads of light blue also spiral around the neck and bottom of the vessel. The body is teardrop-shaped and has two small blob handles near the neck. The vessel is almost completely iridescent with a small area of the original blue colors still visible. There are some minor abrasions like a small hole near the bottom and some nicks and scratches.
Shape
Date
2nd–1st century B.C.
Culture
Greek
Dimensions
H: 12.50 cm
Medium
Glass
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
2003.195
Image Source
getty_cc0
Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)