Shape
Alabastron
ἀλάβαστρον
17 vases
A small elongated vessel with a rounded bottom and flat rim, used for perfumed oil. Originally made from alabaster (hence the name), ceramic versions became common grave goods.
Function & Use
Perfumed oil container
17 examples
Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)
ca. 630–615 BCE
Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)
Attributed to the Kerameikos Group
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ca. 630–615 BCE
Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)
late 7th–early 6th century BCE
Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)
ca. 620–590 BCE
Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)
Attributed to the Potnia Painter
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ca. 620–590 BCE
Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)
ca. 620–590 BCE
Alabastron
ca. 500 BCE
Alabastron
6th century BCE
Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)
early 6th century BCE
Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)
Attributed to the Late Warrior Frieze Vases
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ca. 590–570 BCE
Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)
575–550 BCE
Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)
Related to the Group of the Paidikos Alabastra
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ca. 510–500 BCE
Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)
Attributed to the Group of the Paidikos Alabastra
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ca. 510–500 BCE
Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)
Attributed to the Group of the Paidikos Alabastra
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ca. 510 BCE
Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)
Attributed to the Persephone Painter
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ca. 440 BCE
Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)
ca. 440–430 BCE
Alabastron
Attributed to the Bulas Group
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early 4th century BCE
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