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Alabastron

Greece, circa 6th century BCE
Terracotta
4" height
Gift of Harvey and Deborah Breverman, 2013.HB.123

Alabastron vessels were typically small and did not have handles, though some featured holes for thread. They are thought to have contained perfume.

 

 

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Close up of the left side of the vessel
Close-up of the left side of the vessel

Close up of the left side of the vessel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Close up of the front of the vessel

Close up of the front of the vessel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Close up of the right side of the vessel

Close up of the right side of the vessel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Close up of the back of the vessel

Close up of the back of the vessel

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