noun
alabaster
A fine-grained, translucent variety of gypsum, often white or lightly colored, used for carving and ornamental objects.
この彫刻は雪花石膏で作られている。
This sculpture is made of alabaster.
The Japanese term 雪花石膏 is a direct translation of the English 'alabaster', combining 雪花 (snowflake) and 石膏 (gypsum), reflecting its appearance and composition.