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Description
Description
A finely carved ancient alabaster dish featuring a shallow central depression, a broad rounded rim, and a gently curved profile. Its pale cream coloration, natural stone veining, and weathered surface reflect the character of ancient stone craftsmanship.
Likely used for holding precious ointments, aromatic pastes, cosmetic preparations, or scented oils, this elegant vessel offers a fascinating glimpse into personal care and everyday life in the ancient world. Its shallow design would have allowed easy access to its contents.
Diameter: 12.5 cm (4.92 inches)
Biblical Significance
Oils, perfumes, and aromatic ointments held considerable importance in biblical times, serving purposes ranging from personal care to ceremonial anointing. In Mark 14:3, the New Testament describes a woman anointing Jesus with costly perfume. Although this particular dish cannot be linked to that event, it represents a type of object that may have been used for handling similar aromatic preparations.
Period and Time
Period and Time
Roman Period, 1st–2nd Century AD
Carved stone vessels were used throughout the ancient Near East, including during the Roman period in Judea. If this dish is confirmed to date to the 1st–2nd century AD, it would belong to the broader biblical era associated with the lifetime of Jesus and the emergence of early Christianity.
Material
Material
Alabaster
Carved from alabaster, a decorative stone valued in antiquity for its smooth texture, pale coloration, and natural veining. Its workable nature allowed skilled craftsmen to create carefully shaped vessels for household, cosmetic, and occasionally ceremonial purposes.
