Small cylindrical alabastron or oil bottle

Made:
500-350
Small cylindrical alabastron or oil bottle

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Small cylindrical alabastron or oil bottle, made of alabaster, with small lug handle and rounded base, from Cyprus, 500BC to 300BC

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A655417
Materials:
alabaster
Measurements:
length 93 mm
body: diameter 41 mm
approx. rim: diameter 28 mm
type:
flask
credit:
Gunnis, R.