Cylinder Vessel

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Cylinder Vessel
Cylinder Vessel
Datec. 600-900 CE
MediumCeramic with incised relief
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/4 in. × 5 1/2 in. × 5 in. (15.9 × 14 × 12.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Museum of Art
Object number2001.1.12
Not on view
DescriptionFlat bottomed cylinder vase with slightly flared rim and carved relief picture depicting a lord or diety figure on one side. The opposite side also had a relief, which has been largely lost. This side of the vessel has been recreated. 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.).
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: 93.8.12
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Cylinder Vessel
Date: c. 700-950 CE
Medium: Ceramic eith incised design
Object number: 2001.1.14
Cylinder Vessel
Cylinder Vessel
Date: c. 700-950 CE
Medium: Ceramic with pigment
Object number: 2001.1.18
Cylinder Vessel
Cylinder Vessel
Date: c. 700-950 CE
Medium: Ceramic with incised design
Object number: 2001.1.10
Artwork is in the public domain. Image courtesy of the Ruth and Elmer Museum of Art at Hamilton…
Cylinder Vessel
Date: c. 700-950 CE
Medium: Ceramic with polychrome slip and paint
Object number: 2001.1.11
Photograph by Dave Revette.
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Date: c. 800-950 CE
Medium: Polychrome ceramic and paint
Object number: 2001.1.35
Bowl
Bowl
Date: c. 650-800 CE
Medium: Ceramic with pigment
Object number: 2001.1.3
Bowl
Bowl
Date: c. 700-950 CE
Medium: Red clay ceramic with polychrome slip
Object number: 2001.1.5
Bowl
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Date: c. 350-550 CE
Medium: Ceramic with red and black paint
Object number: 2001.1.13
Vessel
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Date: c. 300-500 CE
Medium: Incised blackware ceramic, black slip
Object number: 2001.1.23
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Bowl
Date: c. 300-500 CE
Medium: Incised ceramic with black slip
Object number: 2001.1.33
Photograph by John Bentham.
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Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: c. 350-320 BCE
Medium: Polychrome terracotta with slip and pigment
Object number: 1929.30
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Object number: 2022.4