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Covered unguent bowl with tall foot (exaleiptron)

450–425 B.C.
Place of ManufactureAttica (probably), Greece
Medium/TechniqueMarble, possibly from the Greek island of Paros
DimensionsOverall: 26.5 x 16.2 cm (10 7/16 x 6 3/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Henry P. Kidder
Accession number81.355a-c
On View
On view
ClassificationsVessels
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Henry P. Kidder Collection; gift of Henry P. Kidder to MFA, December 30, 1881
Group shot:  81.352, 81.353
late 4th–3rd century B.C.
Bust of a boy with a braided sidelock
1st century B.C. or 1st century A.D.
Bust of a man
about 70–60 B.C.
Torso of a youth (kouros)
about 560–550 B.C.
Restricted: For reference only
about 480 B.C.
Left hand holding alabastron
about 470–450 B.C.
Leda and the swan
About 410-370 B.C.
Ram's head
probably 4th century B.C.
Restricted: For reference only
late 5th century B.C.