Biconical alabastron with zones of bichrome decoration including floral elements, dancers, and Bes-like figures, 332–30

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Biconical alabastron with zones of bichrome decoration including floral elements, dancers, and Bes-like figures, Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 , From Egypt; Possibly from Western Delta, Naukratis, Faience, H. × Greatest diam. cm (4 5/8 × 1 1/4 in.), The rim is broken away, but the body decoration is preserved. Registers of garlands, a vine (?) pattern, and rosettes, are followed by two figural registers. The upper registers depicts figures with shoulder length hair curled up at the rear and wearing long flowing garments

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Size: 3467px × 5200px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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