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Alabastron

Artist
Date1st century CE
Mediumceramic
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Jean Tennyson Boissevain
Object number1974.67.11
DescriptionAlabastron (oil or ointment jar) in shape of gladiator's fist and wrist covered in "leather" strap; the opening of the jar forms the base so that the fist rests upright; painted dots decorate the base.
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