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Nard in the Bible - a Christian perspective
Mary, one of Jesus' followers, poured out a bottle of nard, an extremely expensive perfume, on his feet, prompting concern from others, but praise from Jesus himself.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2012:3&version=NIV
Alabaster box in the Bible - a Christian perspective
Once, Jesus was approached by a sinful woman who carried an alabaster box or jar of perfume. She washed his feet with her tears and hair and then poured the perfume from the alabaster jar on his feet.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%207:37-38&version=NIV
Perfume - a Christian perspective
Jesus' disciples are horrified when a woman "wastes" expensive perfume by anointing Jesus with it, but he challenges their judgment.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2026:6-13&version=NIV