Plural form of alabastos; small decorative jars or vessels made of alabaster or similar stone, used in ancient times for cosmetics and perfumes.
From Greek 'alabastros,' possibly derived from an Egyptian word for the stone itself. These containers were prized in the Mediterranean world for storing precious oils and unguents.
Cleopatra would have stored her most luxurious perfumes in alabastoi—these weren't just containers, they were status symbols, and the stone naturally kept contents cool and fresh!
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