alabastron

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Object Type
Museum number: 1861,1024.7
Description: Terracotta alabastron (oil or perfume flask) with the upper part in the form of the head, torso and arms of a woman. She wears a peplos drawn up over her head, and a necklace with a pendant. At her breast she holds a dove. Mould-made in two parts.
Cultures/periods
Production date: 550BC (circa)
Production place: Made in: East Greece
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Kamiros, tomb
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Height: 21.40 centimetres; Weight: 196 grammes; Width: 4.50 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Location: On display (G13/dc6)
Subjects
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Auguste Salzmann; Purchased from: Sir Alfred Biliotti
Acquisition date: 1861
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1861,1024.7

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