Alabaster

usgb/ˈæləbæstər/
noun

A type of very light, white or slightly tinted stone.

A vase made out of alabaster was standing on a mantelpiece.
Visual representation of "alabaster" - A type of very light, white or slightly tinted stone

Often appears as...

  • alabaster vase
  • alabaster statue
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Art and Craft

Alabaster stone is commonly used in sculptures and ornamental objects.

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The museum's collection includes a delicate alabaster carving.
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Historical Use

Ancient cultures often used alabaster for carving statues and making burial artifacts.

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Egyptian tombs contained alabaster canopic jars.
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Translucency Feature

Alabaster allows some light to pass through, making it ideal for lampshades and windows.

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Light filtered through the chapel's alabaster windows.
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