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Datec. 700-950 CE
MediumCeramic with incised design
DimensionsOverall: 5 3/4 × 4 3/4 × 4 1/2 in. (14.6 × 12.1 × 11.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Museum of Art
Object number2001.1.10
Not on view
DescriptionCeramic cylinder vessel incised with a depiction of two standing figures with protruding top lips with exposed front teeth, arms outstretched offering something plant-like, tails or loincloths, and headresses. Figures are both possibly anthropomorphic, stylized monkeys, or depictions of "monkey-men." Based on the size and shape, this was possibly a cacao / chocolate drinking cup.
Collections
Additional Details
Exhibition History
2012
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Archive Hall: Art and Artifacts," October 6, 2012 - Present (no cat.).
2005
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Hamilton Collects: A Century of Curiosities: The Story of the Hamilton College Collection," September 29 - December 30, 2005 (unnumbered cat.).
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Archive Hall: Art and Artifacts," October 6, 2012 - Present (no cat.).
2005
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Hamilton Collects: A Century of Curiosities: The Story of the Hamilton College Collection," September 29 - December 30, 2005 (unnumbered cat.).
Provenance
2001: Hamilton College (Fred L. Emerson Gallery), by gift of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. Gift of Francis and Lilly Robicsek.
Markings
Marked in red ink on bottom at edge: 93.8.9
Published References
A CENTURY OF CURIOSITIES, THE STORY OF THE HAMILTON COLLEGE COLLECTION (exh. cat., Clinton, NY, Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College, September 29-December 30, 2005, Unnumbered cat.)
Date: c. 700-950 CE
Medium: Ceramic with polychrome slip and paint
Object number: 2001.1.11
Date: c. 700-1550 CE
Medium: Gold or tumbaga (gold and copper alloy)
Object number: 2004.2