alabastron

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Object Type: alabastron
Museum number: 1852,0112.6
Description: Narrow moulded pottery alabastron in form of kore with bird held to chest; rim damaged.
Cultures/periods: Rhodian
Production date: 6thC BC(early)
Production place: Made in: Rhodes
Materials: terracotta
Technique: mould-made
Dimensions: Height: 26 centimetres
Bibliographic references: Terracotta / Catalogue of Terracottas in the British Museum (48)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: bird
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Dr Emil Braun
Acquisition date: 1852
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1852,0112.6

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