ID: 700007785 Page link: http://vocab.getty.edu/page/cona/700007785	Record Type: Movable Work

Alabastron (alabastron; Unknown Greek (Greek Artist); 4th - 3rd century BCE; J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa (Malibu, Los Angeles...; 2003.187)

Note: Core-formed, dark blue alabastron with combed decoration in light yellow. The vessel has two small handles on opposite sides, but at uneven heights. There is an area of repair near the neck. The condition is good, but there is some discoloration and the vessel is almost covered with iridescence. There are a few minor abrasions and scratches.

Titles:

Alabastron (preferred,C,U,RP,English-P,U,U)

Core-formed Dark Blue Alabastron (C,U,English,U,U)

Catalog Level: item

Work Types:

alabastron [300198887] (preferred)

..... (Objects Facet, Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name), Containers (hierarchy name), containers (receptacles), <containers by function or context>, <containers for personal use>, <containers for personal grooming and hygiene>)

Classifications:

vessels / containers (preferred)

Creation Date: 4th - 3rd century BCE

Creator Display:

Unknown Greek (Greek Artist) [preferred,JPGM]

unknown Greek (Greek cultural designation) [500125237]

Locations:

Current: J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa (Malibu, Los Angeles county, California, United States) [500125181] J. Paul Getty Museum, J. Paul Getty Trust, Corporate Bodies (Corp. Body)

Repository Numbers: 2003.187

Display Materials: Glass

	glass (material) [300010797]
	.......(Materials Facet, Materials (hierarchy name), materials (substances), <materials by composition>, inorganic material)

Dimensions: Object: H: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)

Cultures:

Greek (preferred)

General Subject:

utilitarian objects (preferred)

List/Hierarchical Position:

..... Movable Works

.......... Movable Works by class: decorative and utilitarian works

Sources and Contributors:
Alabastron	........ [JPGM,VP]
	........ J. Paul Getty Museum database for collections (2000-)
Core-formed Dark Blue Alabastron	........ [JPGM]
	........ J. Paul Getty Museum database for collections (2000-)

Subject: ....... [JPGM,VP]

Note:
English	..... [JPGM,VP]
	..... J. Paul Getty Museum database for collections (2000-)