Alabastron (Container for Scented Oil)
Ancient Eastern Mediterranean
-550–-250
- Medium
- Glass, core-formed technique
- Dimensions
- 11 × 3.9 × 3.2 cm (4 3/8 × 1 1/2 × 1 1/4 in.)
- Genre
- Container
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
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About
The flaring rims of these alabastra functioned as applicators to spread the thick, scented oil over the skin. The vessels themselves fit comfortably in the user's hand.
