Vases Alabastron Corinthian Alabastron Fragment
Corinthian Alabastron Fragment

Corinthian Alabastron Fragment

Alabastron · about 650–600 B.C.
The fragment preserves the mouth, pierced handle, and only part of the body of the vase. The surface is worn and the painted decoration is very much abraded; some dirt remains encrusted on the interior and in the area of the handle.

On the top of the lip: rays. At the join of the mouth to neck: row of small dots and, below, a row of larger dots. Body: two rows of alternating dots between two pairs of encircling lines
Shape
Date
about 650–600 B.C.
Culture
Greek (Corinthian)
Dimensions
H: 5.00 cm D: 2.20 cm
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
85.AE.486
Image Source
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