Alabastron
Artist:
Greece
Date: 1st century CE
Medium: ceramic
Classification: Containers
Credit Line: Gift of Jean Tennyson Boissevain
Object number: 1974.67.11
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.
Not on view
In Collection(s)
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