An Egyptian Core-Formed Glass Alabastron, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 3rd - 2nd century BCE Medium - Clay The resulting pad of millefiori

The resulting pad of millefiori glass was then rolled upon itself and shaped into a bead

thereafter a private NYC collection

set on a wooden stretcher

There was a strong preference for blue-green hues

As the reverse is plain

An Egyptian Core-Formed Glass Alabastron, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 3rd - 2nd century BCE Medium - Clay The resulting pad of millefioriThis elegant dark blue glass alabastron is decorated with carefully applied opaque white trails, tooled into neat rows of feathered chevrons that descend gracefully around the body. The form is characteristic of the type, with a long piriform body tapering to a pointed base, narrow cylindrical neck, and flaring disk rim. Two small horizontal lug handles adorn the shoulders. Such vessels were typically used to hold perfumed oils and cosmetics,