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Alabastron

This is a Alabastron. We acquired it in 1971. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Ruth Vollmer. It is credited Gift of Ruth Vollmer.

Cite this object as

Alabastron; Gift of Ruth Vollmer; 1971-48-8

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