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alabastron
Object Type
alabastron
Museum number
EA4610
Description
Calcite alabastron with drop-shaped body and fluted neck with everted rim, chipped.
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Egypt
Materials
calcite
Dimensions
Diameter:
2.89 centimetres
(max)
Height:
8.05 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Condition
good
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Henry Salt
Purchased through:
Sotheby's
Acquisition date
1835
Department
Egypt and Sudan
BM/Big number
EA4610
Registration number
.4610
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
BS.4610
(Birch Slip Number)
Miscellaneous number:
S.666