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Alabastra

Scope note

Small ancient Greek or Roman vessels for holding oils, ointments, or perfumes; usually elongated in form, almost cylindrical, and rounded at the bottom. They either have no handles or one small handle at the side.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000198887

Equivalent Terms used

alabastron

Created

13yrs ago

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