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Alabastron ; Attributed to the Painter of Munich 283; ca. 625-615 BC; 19.53

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleAlabastron

About this objectAn alabastron such as this was often used for personal grooming and would contain oils or perfumes. The shape was designed to be easily carried in one hand and could be worn around the neck with a tie. This particular alabastron features a design of a serpent between two cockerels, drawn in dark-brown and black paint with added red in places.

MakerAttributed to the Painter of Munich 283

Maker RoleArtist

Date Madeca. 625-615 BC

PeriodEarly Corinthian

Place MadeGreece

Medium and MaterialsCeramic; Pottery

Style and IconographyOrientalising

Style and IconographyCorinthian

Style and IconographyArchaic

MeasurementsHeight 75mm; Diameter 41mm

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

Credit LinePurchased, 1953

Object TypeContainers

Object number19.53