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for Cylinder Vessel
Datec. 700-950 CE
MediumCeramic eith incised design
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 in. × 5 in. (19.1 × 12.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Museum of Art
Object number2001.1.14
Not on view
DescriptionFlat bottomed cylindrical vessel incised with a register of abstract designs (glyphs?) and vertical bands. Based on the size and shape, this was possibly a cacao / chocolate drinking cup.
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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.).
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Archive Hall: Art and Artifacts," October 6, 2012 - Present (no cat.).
Provenance
2001: Hamilton College (Fred L. Emerson Gallery), by gift of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. Gift of Francis and Lilly Robicsek.
Markings
White adhesive label marked in black ink on bottom at edge: FR / 90.5.43; Marked in red ink on bottom at edge: 93.8.14
Date: c. 700-950 CE
Medium: Ceramic with polychrome slip and paint
Object number: 2001.1.11