Three-handled Alabastron
14th-12th century BCE
Description
Rounded bottom, short flaring neck and splayed rim, round handles. Concentric bands around neck and bellow belly. Neck, rim, lip interior and handles painted. Zonal rock pattern around belly. A rosette/sea anemone is found on the shoulder between the handles. Brown paint on buf; a darker paint can be seen atop a lighter shade. One handle missing, paint chipped and cracking, some chips in vessel.
Dimensions
H. 9.2 cm, D. 3.5 cm
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of David Moore Robinson. Reportedly from Salamis, Cyprus.
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