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Alabastron
Unknown4th–1st century B.C.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Core-formed, violet (manganese) glass alabastron decorated with a vertically combed feather pattern in white. A thread of white spirals around the neck up to and around the edge of the mouth. Two scroll handles, one on each side, are attached to the upper body.
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Details
- Title: Alabastron
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 4th–1st century B.C.
- Location Created: Eastern Mediterranean
- Physical Dimensions: 13.5 × 2.5 cm (5 5/16 × 1 in.)
- Type: Alabastron
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Glass
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 2003.192
- Culture: Greek
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Vessels (Containers)
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