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Oil flask (alabastron) with a warrior

about 490–480 B.C.
Place of ManufactureAthens, Attica, Greece
Medium/TechniqueCeramic, Black Figure
DimensionsHeight: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.)
Credit LineHenry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession number98.927
On View
On view
ClassificationsVessels
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren (according to Warren's records: From Tanagra.); 1898: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 69,618.13 (this figure is the total price for MFA 98.641-98.940)
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the Bulas Group
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the Bulas Group
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the Three-Line Group
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the Lancut Group
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the Lindos Group
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The Leagros Group
about 520–510 B.C.
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about 550 B.C.