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Alabastron
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 25–30
760–332 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 15.2 x 4.4 cm (6 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.494
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThis jar, of a shape known as an alabastron, has long and slender proportions. The base is rounded, and the rim is flat and wide. There are very small lug handles on the body. It is fairly uniformly light in color.
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)