Effigy Vessel

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Photograph by Dave Revette.
Effigy Vessel
Photograph by Dave Revette.
Datec. 700-950 C.E.
MediumBurnished ceramic with brown slip and red pigment
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 × 7 1/2 × 8 1/4 in. (21 × 19.1 × 21 cm)
Credit LineGift of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Museum of Art
Object number2001.1.16
Not on view
DescriptionRound bottom vessel, slightly tappered towards the top, with red paint and modeled protruding elements depicting a four legged, opened mouthed male animal, possibly a dog, with visible genetalia and an exposed spine or articulated tail. There is an additional detail visible around the neck of the animal, perhaps depicting a collar or necklace.

Additional Details

Exhibition History 2024-2025
Clinton, NY. The Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Menagerie: Animals in Art from the Wellin Museum," September 7, 2024 –June 8, 2025 (no cat.).

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 Adhesive label marked in black ink on bottom at center: FR / 90.6.2; Marked in red ink on bottom: 93.8.13
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