
Containers and Vessels
Stone
Greece
The Government of the Hellenic Republic
Import Restricted since 2011.
Section I.A.2 of Designated List in force since 2011.
In marble, steatite, rock crystal, and other stone. These may belong to conventional shapes such as bowls, cups, jars, jugs, and lamps, or may occur in the shape of an animal or part of an animal. Approximate date: 7th millennium B.C. to 15th century A.D.
Example shown:
Alabastron
Material: Dark Grey Stone with lighter veining; Period: Middle of the 4th century B.C.; Provenance: East cemetery of Pella, Macedonia; Place of Production: Macedonia; Dimensions: height - 14.6 cm. / diameter of rim - 1.8 cm.
Archaeological Museum of Pella