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Small lidded alabaster/ marble jar with lid probably Italian

Small lidded alabaster/ marble jar with lid probably Italian

SKU: ODSOS1307
£28.00Price
Only 1 left in stock

Small lidded alabaster/ marble jar with lid probably Italian

7 cm diameter 5 cm tall

Alabaster has been used for many purposes throughout history, including:

 

Ancient Egypt

Alabaster was used for both decorative and functional purposes, such as canopic jars, perfume vessels, and large dishes.

 

Medieval England

Nottingham was a famous center for alabaster workshops that made low-relief religious scenes and sepulchral effigies.

 

Sculpture

Alabaster was used for sculpture in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, classical Rome, and the Byzantine Empire.

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    415

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