Alabastron

MS4803

From: Italy

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

Object Number MS4803
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Italy
Date Made 600-550 BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Ceramic
Technique Etrusco-Corinthian
Description

Flat bottom. Intact. Underside and lowest part of wall reserved. Broad glazed band above this. Above this are two reserved zones delimited by three pairs of glazed wheel-run lines. In lower of the two zones dogs chase each other toward right. Above the zones are three broad glazed bands separated by two bands of red. Overhanging, horizontal disk lip; broad strap handle.

Height 17.3 cm
Outside Diameter 6.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Wilder M. Perry, Exec. of the Estate of Frances Stearns, 1912

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