Alabastron, Oil Flask

1926.02.0078

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Artifact Identification Alabastron, Oil Flask   (1926.02.0078)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Toilet Articles
  4. :
  5. Hygiene Artifacts
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Hellenistic ?
Date 4th – 1st century BCE
Culture Greco– Egyptian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 14.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.2 cm
Weight 91 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes Throwing, Firing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction no

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