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.