An Egyptian Core-Formed Glass Alabastron, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 3rd - 2nd century BCE Medium - Clay these aristocratic Tang women figures

these aristocratic Tang women figures possess a singular grace and charm

commonly known as a "Pretty Lady

thereafter a private NYC collection

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 these aristocratic Tang women figuresThis 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,