Caption

Alabastron with feathered decoration, Egyptian workshop, 6th–4th century BC, unknown place of origin; vessel alabastron, height 10.6 cm, width 3.7 cm., A narrow, elongated vase-shaped object with a flared rim and a long neck, showing a pattern of alternating dark blue and pale blue bands forming chevron-like feather shapes along the body; the piece has a glossy surface with areas of worn or rough texture and patches of sandy beige residue, and a pair of small rounded protrusions on opposite sides of the neck; the dominant colors visible are dark blue, pale blue, beige, and small hints of rusty orange.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A18_389

License type

Rights managed

Available size

46.3Mb (1.1Mb) / 9.0in x 20.0in / 2699 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Alabastron feathered decoration Egyptian workshop 6th–4th century BC unknown place origin vessel alabastron height 10.6 cm width 3.7 cm narrow elongated vase-shaped object flared rim long neck showing pattern alternating dark blue pale blue bands forming chevron- feather shapes body piece glossy surface areas worn rough texture patches sandy beige residue pair small rounded protrusions opposite sides neck dominant colors visible dark blue pale blue beige small hints rusty orange.