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Volterra has always been known for its local alabaster production as a glimpse in any shop window will confirm.
Phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylinositol, and phosphatidylserine were from Avanti Polar Lipids (Alabaster, AL); phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate and phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate were from Calbiochem (San Diego, CA); and phosphatidylinositol-3-phosphate was from Matreya, Inc. (Pleasant Gap, PA).
A right turn at the junction leads along the valley floor past the modern artisan villages of Sheik Abd el-Gurnah, where you will be able to buy alabaster and onyx pieces.
When shopping, be aware that quality does vary greatly and some bargains may not be what they appear — inferior stone painted to look like marble or alabaster is a favorite ploy around the sites in Upper Egypt.
Alabaster and marble: Carving skills have been passed down through the centuries, particularly in villages near the Valley of the Kings and around the marble quarries at Aswan.