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Alabastron

Early Aegean, Cycladic
Bronze Age, Early Cycladic II Period

Medium/Technique Ceramic
Dimensions 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Emily T. Vermeule
Accession Number60.1510
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionTerracotta alabastron, with small, pierced lug handles. Cords (?) in lugs. Bead found within. Buff clay; surface encrusted. One lug and lid chipped.
ProvenanceBy 1960: Mrs. Emily T. Vermeule Collection (acquired in Athens); year-end gift of Mrs. Emily T. Vermeule to MFA in 1960; accessioned January 11, 1961