Canto

1     3| architect extended~On shafts of alabaster rich and rare.~The flame
2    10|      have some statue deemed~Of alabaster made, or marble rare,~Which
3    24|         A hand, more white than alabaster, part~The silver cloth,
4    42|         Descends into a vase of alabaster;~And he, in likeness of
5    42|      such grace,~A lady was, of alabaster made,~That, hiding in a
6    43|     with speedy toil prepare~An alabaster palace by her art,~Gilded