Fragment of an alabastron
Fragment of an alabastron

Currently not on view

Fragment of an alabastron,

6th–5th century BCE

Greek
Archaic to Classical Period, ca. 480–323 BCE
y1986-50

Information

Title
Fragment of an alabastron
Dates

6th–5th century BCE

Medium
Opaque brownish red, yellow, and turquoise glass
Dimensions
pres. 6 x 2.6 cm (2 3/8 x 1 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Torkom Demirjian
Object Number
y1986-50
Place Made

Eastern Mediterranean

Description
Everted rim; cylindrical body with vertical ribs. One vertical ring handle with knobbed tail remains on upper body. Yellow and turquoise threads wound spirally around body and dragged up and down to form a feather pattern.
Culture
Greek
Period
Archaic (Greek), Classical
Type
alabastra, fragments, glass
Techniques
core-forming
Subject
stripes

Formerly in the collection of the Honorable Burton Y. Berry, Bloomington, Indiana; given to the Museum by Mr. and Mrs. Torkom Demirjian

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