Alabaster flask
Unknown
late 4th–3rd century BCE · Gypsum (alabaster) · Greek and Roman Art
There was a long tradition of carving alabaster vessels in Cyprus, reflecting early Egyptian influence. This shape finds a parallel in core-formed glass alabastra, two examples of which are 91.1.1393 and 17.194.795.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- late 4th–3rd century BCE
- Medium
- Gypsum (alabaster)
- Culture
- Cypriot
- Department
- Greek and Roman Art
- Credit line
- The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
