Alabastron

Alabastron

Vessels made in the Minoan kingdom of Crete and at the city of Mycenae in Greece appear in many Dynasty 18 sites. Precisely what materials were shipped in these pots is uncertain, but they probably contained traditional Aegean products as sesame or olive oil.

Brooklyn museum

source: brroklynmuseum website

• Cultures: Mycenaean; Greek
• Medium: Pottery, painted
• Geographical Locations:
  • Place found: Egypt
  • Place made: Greece
• Dates: ca. 1475-1400 B.C.E.
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• Period: Late Helladic IIB Period
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