Alabastron

Item

Title
Alabastron
Inventory Number
A0341
From Date
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Description
Piriform body w slightly flattened base w central sharp-edged circular depression; flat rim and v handle of plano-convex section from top of neck to underside of rim. Decorated in dull red paint: stripe around outer half & edge of rim, elongated pendant drops on neck, 5 irregular rows of dots on body between two broad h stripes.
State of Preservation
Paint worn; some dirt incrustation.
Height
8.93 cm
Max Diameter
4.35 cm
Rim Diameter
2.8 cm
Handle Width
.8 cm
Color
Clay body 10YR 8/4 (very pale brown); paint ca 10R 4/4 (weak red).
Type
vessel
Material
fired clay

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