Fragments of an alabastron
Fragments of an alabastron

Currently not on view

Fragments of an alabastron,

4th–3rd century BCE

Greek
Classical Period to Hellenistic, ca. 480–323 BCE
y1986-48.2 a-b

Information

Title
Fragments of an alabastron
Dates

4th–3rd century BCE

Medium
Translucent dark blue glass; opaque white and yellow glass
Dimensions
pres. h. 4 cm and 2.7 cm, diam. rim 2.7 cm, diam. base 1.7 cm (1 9/16 & 1 1/16 x 1 1/16 x 11/16)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Torkom Demirjian
Object Number
y1986-48.2 a-b
Place Made

Eastern Mediterranean

Description
Horizontal rim, short cylindrical neck, cylindrical body, convex bottom. Body decorated with white and yellow threads, wound spirally: horizontal on the upper and lower parts and feathered on the central part, which is now mostly missing. Body bears faint vertical ribbing.
Culture
Greek
Period
Classical, Hellenistic
Type
fragments, alabastra, glass
Materials
glass
Techniques
core-forming
Subject
running ornament, 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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