Double alabastron

Creator

Unknown

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Publication Date

January 2018

Time Period

2nd-3rd centuries CE

Abstract

Two vials, which were blown independently, share a common wall. The unit is decorated with two raised threads that rise from the base in a spiral of five wraps each. Two handles attach at the rim and at the outer wall 2.5 cm below the rim on either side along the lateral axis. The bottle is not free-standing. The threads appear to be made of a material that is softer than glass.

Keywords

Double Alabastron

Alt Text

A three-dimensional model of two vials made of glass that have been joined together at their centers and decorated with raised, swirling lines around the outside and a small, thin handle at the lip of each opening. The bottoms of the conjoined vessels are rounded, so the object cannot stand on its own. The 3D model can be freely moved, rotated, and zoomed in and out to allow the viewer to inspect the object from multiple angles. A small, still image of the object is also included, with the object against a white background and a measurement scale in centimeters below it.

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Material

Glass

Dimensions

13.0 x 4.21-6.0 x 2.57 cm

Language

English

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Media Type

alabastra

Format

Digital 3D model

Identifier

R30-00078

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Double alabastron" (2018). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 79.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/79

Notes

Color: Dark grey speckled with ivory-colored dots and occasional small patches of fiery opalescence. The 3D model of this object was created under the supervision of Dr. Davide Tanasi.

Equipment

Nikon D3400, AF-P Nikon 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6G

Capture Technique

Digital Photogrammetry, Agisoft Photoscan Professional 1.4.4

Affiliation

University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)