Phoenician, 3rd-2nd Century BC. Sand Core Glass Alabastron. This early glass vessel has a straight-sided, fusiform body with convex, pointed base and small, circular mouth over a slightly rounded shoulder. Fashioned of deep cobalt blue glass, the surface bears an applied opaque white marvered thread which spirals around the entire length of the vessel, tooled into a festoon pattern over the body. Twin handles are applied near the top of the top of the body. Some chips at the rim, and repairs evident through the body. Height: 4½".
Cf. Christies Antiquites Auction No. 2856 of June 5, 2014, lot 42. Estimate Value $500 - 700
Ex Living Torah Museum collection.