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Datec. 300-450 CE
MediumCeramic
DimensionsOverall: 4 3/4 × 5 1/2 in. (12.1 × 14 cm)
Credit LineGift of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Museum of Art
Object number2001.1.17a-b
Not on view
DescriptionCylindrical pedestal bowl with symetric flat-topped lid and hollow modeled human head protruding from top of lid. Bowl and lid both slightly flare at rims creating a center seam that is slightly wider than the rest of the vessel's body when assembled. Human head appears to wear ear and nose plugs.
Collections
Additional Details
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
Marked in red ink on bottom near edge: 93.8.19B
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: date unknown
Medium: Terracotta
Object number: INV.542
Date: c. 700-950 CE
Medium: Burnished ceramic with brown slip and red pigment
Object number: 2001.1.16
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: mid 4th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta
Object number: 1929.39
Unknown artist, Chinese
Date: c. 960-1126 CE
Medium: Stoneware with qingbai glaze
Object number: 1993.12.1a
Unknown artist, Chinese
Date: c. 960-1126 CE
Medium: Stoneware with qingbai glaze
Object number: 1993.12.2a
Thomas Nast
Date: published December 5, 1874
Medium: Wood engraving on newsprint
Object number: 2019.13.264
Date: c. 1875-1900
Medium: Natural and dyed spruce root and natural and dyed grass
Object number: 1984.474a-b
Date: 1875-1900
Medium: Natural and dyed spruce root and natural and dyed grass
Object number: 1984.476a-b