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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Alabastron
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Alabastron

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureRoman
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Eugen Grabscheid
Object number59.37.32
Not on view
DescriptionAlabastron of blown clear yellowish tinted glass. Thin, tear drop shape with a short neck and a slightly flaring rim. Much weathering, some decomposition and iridescence.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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Mid 4th - early 3rd century B.C.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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9-10TH CENTURY A.D.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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2nd century B.C.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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1st century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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100-299 A.D.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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100-299 A.D.
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2015.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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500-550 A.D.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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100-299 A.D.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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001-199 A.D.