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Alabastron
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 25–30
760–332 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 7.9 x 3.1 cm (3 1/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.501
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThis jar, of a shape known as an alabastron, has two very small lug handleson the shoulders, a flat base, a narrow neck and a flaring rim. The surface is rough and soiled. The rim is broken on both sides. Other than that, it is complete.
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)