Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other
Large Alabastron
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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excellent
Materials
alabaster
Connections
Materials
Alabaster
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access).
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