alabastron

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Object Type: alabastron
Museum number: 1864,1007.1829
Description: Upper part of wheel-made terracotta alabastron in form of woman; attached hand-made features; buff, red and brown glazed geometric decoration.
Cultures/periods: East Greek (?)
Production date: 6thC BC(early)
Production place: Made in: Rhodes (?)
Excavator/field collector: Excavated by: Auguste Salzmann; Excavated by: Sir Alfred Biliotti
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Kamiros (historic)
Materials: terracotta
Technique: wheel-made; slipped
Dimensions: Height: 9.20 centimetres
Bibliographic references: Terracotta / Catalogue of Terracottas in the British Museum (40)
Location: Not on display
Acquisition name: From: Auguste Salzmann; From: Sir Alfred Biliotti
Acquisition date: 1864
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1864,1007.1829

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