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Alabastron
Egyptian
Late Period–Roman Imperial Period
about 688 B.C.–A.D. 337
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 9.4 x 4 cm (3 11/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.492
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe base of this alabastron is round, the neck slightly flared and the rim slightly rolled. There are small protrusions (not pierced) for handles.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)