Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other

Large Alabastron

Source of record: Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) — catalogued by the holding institution. View the original record →

Description

Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)

AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06

Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

An ancient Egyptian alabaster vessel with a tall, slender profile.

The vessel is crafted from alabaster, exhibiting a smooth, polished surface with natural veining. It features a tall, slender shape with a narrow neck and a flared rim, displaying typical craftsmanship of ancient Egyptian stone vessels. The material's translucency and sheen contribute to its aesthetically pleasing appearance.

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Materials alabaster

Connections

Materials Alabaster
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