Alabastron (Oil Vase)
Artist
Unidentified artist
CultureCypriot
Date6th to 4th century BCE
Mediummarble
Dimensions4 3/16 x 1 1/2 in. (10.7 x 3.8 cm)
Classificationssculpture
Credit LineGift of Henry and Sara Immerwahr
Object number91.95
DescriptionAlabastron with thin, round rim pierced by small hole, short cylindrical neck. Cylindrical body widens from neck and curves inward at bottom. Simple band molding on mid-body. Round bottom with small indentation, the mark of a lathe or other tool used to shape the vase.On View
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