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Artist/Makerattributed to
Aphaia Warrior Painter
(Corinthian, active c. 595-570 BCE)
Datec. 575-550 BCE
MediumTerracotta with slip
DimensionsOverall (Height): 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm)
Rim (Diam.): 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
Diameter (Max.): 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.12
Not on view
DescriptionDepicts soldiers marching to right with spears and shields. "Aryballoi were used by athletes to hold oil that was rubbed onto the body before exercise or competition (Miller 2004, 14-15). They often appear hanging by a small strap from athlete's wrist in gymnasium scenes. In addition to this practical function, they were also a popular grave good and would have been a suitable votive offering in a hero sanctuary (Payne 1931, 290E). (SOURCE: The Walters Museum, Baltimore)"
Collections
Additional Details
Alternate Titles
Oil container depicting marching soldiers
Corinthian aryballos
Corinthian aryballos
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 from the Hamilton College Collection and the J. Paul Getty Museum," March 14 - May 1, 1987 (cat. no. 7).
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 from the Hamilton College Collection and the J. Paul Getty Museum," March 14 - May 1, 1987 (cat. no. 7).
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, 1987), 17.
Signature
Unsigned
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: mid 6th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1929.13
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: early 6th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1929.10
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: late 7th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1929.11
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: mid 6th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1943.1
The Rosoni Painter
Date: c. 570-550 BCE
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1943.2
Manner of the Haimon Painter
Date: c. 500-480 BCE
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1929.21
Manner of the Haimon Painter
Date: c. 500-480 BCE
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1929.22
Manner of the Haimon Painter
Date: c. 500-480 BCE
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1929.20
Thomas Nast
Date: published January 3, 1863
Medium: Wood engraving on newsprint
Object number: 2019.13.26
Thomas Nast
Date: published June 13, 1874
Medium: Wood engraving on newsprint
Object number: 2019.13.243
Thomas Nast
Date: published October 14, 1871
Medium: Wood engraving on newsprint
Object number: 2019.13.148