alabastron

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Object Type: alabastron
Museum number: 1900,1031.7
Description: Pottery sherd from an alabastron (Furumark Shape 83). Painted with rock pattern decoration (FM 32) and sea anemone decoration (FM 27).
Cultures/periods: Late Helladic II; Late Helladic IIIA; Late Helladic IIIB
Production date: 1500BC-1200BC
Production place: Made in: Greece
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Amarna, el-
Materials: pottery
Type series: Furumark FS 83
Technique: painted
Dimensions: Height: 7.50 centimetres (max); Width: 10 centimetres (max)
Bibliographic references: Vase / Catalogue of Vases in the British Museum (A991.1)
Location: Not on display
Acquisition name: Donated by: Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie
Acquisition date: 1900
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1900,1031.7

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