Alabastron
a jar characteristically having an elongated shape, narrow neck, flat-rimmed mouth, and rounded base requiring a stand or support, chiefly used for fragrant ointments.
historical examples
the pyxis was used by women at their toilet, and the lekythos, alabastron and askos for oil and unguents.
encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 5, slice 6 various
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