Gnathia Alabastron, Oil Flask

1915.03.0228

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Artifact Identification Gnathia Alabastron, Oil Flask   (1915.03.0228)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Toilet Articles
  4. :
  5. Hygiene Artifacts
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Classical
Date 350 - 300 BCE
Culture South Italian Greek, Apulian
Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 15.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 4.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 4.4 cm
Weight 125 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta, Pigment--Glaze
Manufacturing Processes Throwing, Firing, Painting, Glazing, Grooving

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

Wisseman, Sarah U. Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum. Philipp von Zabern: Mainz, 1989. Page 49, Plate 61, 2.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication George N. Olcott Collection
Reproduction No

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