Alabaster alabastron (perfume vase)

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6th–5th century BCE · Calcite (alabaster) · Greek and Roman Art

The lip is missing and both lugs are broken. The veining of the stone is particularly pronounced and beautiful.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th–5th century BCE

Medium

Calcite (alabaster)

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76