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Alabastron

Alabastron · 4th–1st century B.C.

Core-formed, violet (manganese) glass alabastron decorated with a vertically combed feather pattern in white. A thread of white spirals around the neck up to and around the edge of the mouth. Two scroll handles, one on each side, are attached to the upper body.

Shape

Alabastron

Date

4th–1st century B.C.

Culture

Greek

Dimensions

H: 13.50 cm W: 2.50 cm

Medium

Glass

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

2003.192

Image Source

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