Vases Alabastron Alabastron
Alabastron

Alabastron

Alabastron · 200–1 B.C.
Core-formed, dark blue (cobalt) glass alabastron decorated with a vertically combed zig-zag pattern in yellow and occasionally white. Threads of yellow and white circle the upper body, and a thread of white outlines the edge of the mouth. There are two small handles on the upper body. The vessel is intact, but with repaired breaks visible especially around the neck. A small hole is on one side of the neck.
Shape
Date
200–1 B.C.
Culture
Greek
Dimensions
H: 18.40 cm W: 4.80 cm
Medium
Glass
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
2003.191
Image Source
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Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)