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Greek Alabastron, ex H.A. Cahn, 5th Century BC

Greek perfume vessel of cylindrical body tapering at the neck with flat everted rim and a faint ridge around the shoulder.

Small depression below the rounded base; polished surface with remains of red pigment.

Rim worn and in part reattached, small section missing. Slight traces of red paint.

H 9.6 cm (3.8 in)

Ex inventory Herbert A. Cahn, Basel (1990s).

480 USD