Glass core-formed alabastron

Made:
400-301
Glass core-formed alabastron, probably Greek, 4th century BC

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Glass core-formed alabastron, probably Greek, 4th century BC
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Glass core-formed alabastron, probably Greek, 4th century BC

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A197142
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
height 106 mm
diameter 27 mm
type:
alabastron
credit:
Glendining

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