alabastron

American  

[al-uh-bas-tron, -truhn, -bah-stron, -struhn] / ˌæl əˈbæs trɒn, -trən, -ˈbɑ strɒn, -strən /

Also alabastos

noun

Greek and Roman Antiquity.

plural

alabastra, alabastrons

1. a jar characteristically having an elongated shape, narrow neck, flat-rimmed mouth, and rounded base requiring a stand or support, chiefly used for fragrant ointments.

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Etymology

Origin of alabastron

First recorded in 1840–50, alabastron is from the Greek word alábastron “alabaster vase”

Example Sentences

At the left end of the relief a girl draped in plain long chiton with sleeves, and a cap with tassel, stands to the right holding an aryballos and alabastron.

From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.

An alabastron and comb are lying on the floor.

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)

The pyxis was used by women at their toilet, and the lekythos, alabastron and askos for oil and unguents.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" by Various