Ancient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Vesselsca. mid-1st millennium B.C.
Alabastron is a glass-vessels created in ca. mid-1st millennium B.C. using glass measuring 5.31 in. (13.49 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Glass |
| Dimensions | 5.31 in. (13.49 cm) |
| Classification | Glass-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 |
| Date | ca. mid-1st millennium B.C. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Alabastron?
Alabastron is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Alabastron created?
Alabastron dates to ca. mid-1st millennium B.C..
What material is Alabastron made from?
Alabastron is crafted from glass.
Is Alabastron in the public domain?
Alabastron is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026