Strong's Number G211

alabastron{al-ab'-as-tron}

from alabastros (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone

noun neuter

properly, an "alabaster" box, i.e. (by extension) a perfume vase (of any material)

alabaster box 3, box 1

Total: 4
Occurs 4 times in the Greek text.

1. a box made of alabaster in which unguents are preserved

The ancients considered alabaster to be the best material in which to preserve their ointments. Breaking the box, probably means breaking the seal of the box.