aic-ancient:Alabastron (Container for Scented Oil), Ancient Greek, -500, Art Institute of Chicago: A
aic-ancient:Alabastron (Container for Scented Oil), Ancient Greek, -500, Art Institute of Chicago: Ancient and Byzantine ArtVessels of this shape were made over the course of hundreds of years and from a variety of materials. The shape may have originated in Egypt and taken its name from the word alabaster, but it was readily replicated in other materials, including terracotta and glass. The broad rim functioned as an applicator for spreading its contents, usually precious oils or perfumes.Gift of Martin A. Ryerson through the Antiquarian SocietySize: 16.2 × 6 × 6 cm (6 3/8 × 2 3/8 × 2 3/8 in.)Medium: terracotta, decorated in the black-figure on white ground techniquehttps://www.artic.edu/artworks/87652/ -- source link
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