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Two narrow horizontal bands decorated with a wave pattern encircle the vase. Long vertical lines run up the body, and a star rosette covers the bottom. The decoration is embellished with gilding. The neck, mouth, and lugs for attachment of a chain are missing.
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Title: Silver alabastron (perfume vase)
Period: Classical
Date: 5th–4th century BCE
Culture: Greek
Medium: Silver
Dimensions:
H. 8 3/8 in. (21.2 cm)
diameter 2 1/16 in. (5.3 cm)
diameter of lid 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm)
Classification: Gold and Silver
Credit Line: The Bothmer Purchase Fund, 1994
Accession Number: 1994.113
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