Gnathian oinochoe

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Gnathian oinochoe
Gnathian oinochoe
Datec. 325-275 BCE
MediumTerracotta
DimensionsOverall (Height): 6 11/16 in. (17 cm) Rim (Diam.): 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm) Diameter (Max.): 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm) Base (Diam.): 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.52
Not on view
DescriptionVines on neck. Gnathia vessels are a type of pottery belonging to ancient Apulian vase painting of the 4th century BCE.

Additional Details

Alternate Titles Pitcher
Exhibition History 2012
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Archive Hall: Art and Artifacts," October 6, 2012 - (no cat.).

1987
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Ancient Vases: The Hamilton College Collection," March 14 - May 11, 1987 (cat. no. 50, illus. 42).
Provenance 1929: Hamilton College (James Library) by bequest of Edward S. Burgess
Published References ANCIENT VASES FROM THE HAMILTON COLLEGE COLLECTION AND THE J. PAUL GETTY MUSEUM (exh. cat. Clinton, NY: Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College, 1987), p. 42
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