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Alabastron (in 2 parts)

Alabastron · late 5th century B.C.

.A: The mouth and neck of banded alabaster. Fits into .B
.B: The body of the alabastron with diagonal, undulating bands of whites and browns. One side of the vessel is heavily incrusted. Two lugs project near the top.

Shape

Alabastron

Date

late 5th century B.C.

Culture

East Greek

Dimensions

H: 17.60 cm

Medium

Alabaster

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

71.AA.208

Image Source

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