alabastrum
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It is white and shining, not transparent; is called stimmi, or stibi, or alabastrum, and larbasis.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius
The vessels of later date which have been found in considerable quantities, principally in the coast towns and islands of the Mediterranean, are amphorae and alabastra, also decorated with zigzag lines.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various
The alabastra have short necks, are slightly wider at the base than at the shoulder and have rounded bases.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various
The Oriental alabaster was highly esteemed for making small perfume-bottles or ointment vases called alabastra; and this has been conjectured to be a possible source of the name.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
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