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Alabastron
Unknown6th–4th century B.C.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
A core-formed alabastron of opaque black glass. White threads are applied: two near the bottom, three around the center, two near the top, and one around the rim. Handles are applied on either side forming volutes which run down the side and terminate in small lugs. Weathering occurs all over the vessel giving it a rusty color with some iridescence
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Details
- Title: Alabastron
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 6th–4th century B.C.
- Location Created: Workshop in the Eastern Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean
- Physical Dimensions: 9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.)
- Type: Alabastron
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Glass
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 2004.6
- Culture: Greek
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Vessels (Containers)
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