Alabaster alabastron (perfume vase)

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

The alabastron is particularly large in size. The two vertical lugs are pierced. The neck is short, with a slightly thickened lip.

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