Get Alabaster Pictures. For centuries, alabaster has been recognized around the world. From middle english alabastre, from old french alabastre, from latin alabaster (box for perfume made of alabaster), from ancient greek ἀλάβαστρος (alábastros), from earlier ἀλάβαστος (alábastos, vase made of alabaster).
An almost transparent, white stone, often used for making decorative objects 2.
Alabaster is a delicate material, a metamorphic rock that is soft enough to be used for artwork such as small carvings, lampshades, gem boxes, etc. See more ideas about alabaster, alabaster stone, alabaster box. Alabaster and the a logo are among our trademarks in the united states and/or other countries. From middle english alabastre, from old french alabastre, from latin alabaster (box for perfume made of alabaster), from ancient greek ἀλάβαστρος (alábastros), from earlier ἀλάβαστος (alábastos, vase made of alabaster).