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Alabastron
Unknown6th–4th century B.C.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Core-formed alabastron of opaque dark-blue (cobalt) glass with with fine bands of opaque yellow trailed around the piece horizontally then vertically combed to form a feathered pattern. One lug handle survives.
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Details
- Title: Alabastron
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 6th–4th century B.C.
- Location Created: Olbia (perhaps)
- Physical Dimensions: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)
- Type: Alabastron
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Glass
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 2004.7
- Culture: Greek
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Vessels (Containers)
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