Alabastron

86-35-69

Location: On Display in the Greece Gallery

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

Object Number 86-35-69
Current Location Greece Gallery - On Display
Culture Greek
Provenience Mediterranean
Manufacture Location Aegean
Date Made 499-400 BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Glass
Technique Core-Form
Description

Core formed alabastron. Amber glass with turquoise threading on entire surface. Flat base; cylindrical body; cylindrical neck; horizontal rim; two applied lug handles with tails.

Height 10 cm
Outside Diameter 4 cm
Credit Line Gift of George and Henry J. Vaux, 1985

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