Large Alabastron
This is a spectacular example of an alabastron, a type of vessel generally used to hold scented oils. Most examples are smaller than this one and for its size, this one is quite light and beautifully manufactured. The long neck with its collar is typical of a decorative element seen in the late Ptolemaic and Roman Periods on alabastra. However, the long rounded drop form tends to occur earlier in Pharaonic times so a Ptolemaic date seems most likely for this example.
Artwork Details
- Title: Large Alabastron
- Period: Ptolemaic Period
- Date: ca. 332–30 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt
- Medium: Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
- Dimensions: H. 18.2 × Diam. 4.3 cm (7 3/16 × 1 11/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
- Object Number: 2021.41.19
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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