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alabastron
Object Type
alabastron
Museum number
1996,0528.2
Description
Pottery miniature straight-sided alabastron with two lug handles. Painted with brown bands.
Cultures/periods
Late Helladic IIIA2
Production date
1375BC-1300BC
Production place
Made in:
Greece
Materials
pottery
Technique
painted
Dimensions
Diameter:
2.60 centimetres
(rim)
Diameter:
4.60 centimetres
Height:
3.20 centimetres
Location
On display
(G12/dc7)
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Charles Ede Ltd
In Memory of:
Angus James Wright
Funder name
With contribution from:
Dr J Robert Guy
Acquisition date
1996
Acquisition notes
Purchased with a donation by Dr. J.R. Guy in memory of Angus James Wright.
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1996,0528.2