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A Corinthian alabastron vase depicting two lions and an owl, 595-500 BCE. These vessels were used for storing perfumes and fine oils. (Getty Villa, Malibu)
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APA Style
Malibu), M. H. (. a. t. G. V. (2013, May 09). Corinthian Alabastron Vase. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1205/corinthian-alabastron-vase/
Chicago Style
Malibu), Mary Harrsch (Photographed at the Getty Villa,. "Corinthian Alabastron Vase." World History Encyclopedia, May 09, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1205/corinthian-alabastron-vase/.
MLA Style
Malibu), Mary Harrsch (Photographed at the Getty Villa,. "Corinthian Alabastron Vase." World History Encyclopedia, 09 May 2013, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1205/corinthian-alabastron-vase/.
