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Alabastron ; Attributed to the Erlenmeyer Painter; ca. 590-570 BC; 68.64

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleAlabastron

About this objectAn albastron, commonly used for holding oils, ointment or perfumes, often carried with a string around the neck. The form is designed for ease of holding. The design is a siren, who has large wings painted with dark brown to black and added red. She is surrounded by incised rosettes and there are tongues on the base.

MakerAttributed to the Erlenmeyer Painter

Maker RoleArtist

Date Madeca. 590-570 BC

PeriodArchaic

Place MadeGreece

Medium and MaterialsCeramic; Pottery

Style and IconographyOrientalising

Style and IconographyArchaic

Style and IconographyMiddle Corinthian

MeasurementsHeight 161mm; Diameter 77mm

Named CollectionThe James Logie Memorial Collection, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Credit LineDonated by M.K. Steven, 1964

Object TypeContainers

Object number68.64