Effigy Vessel

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Effigy Vessel
Effigy Vessel
Datec. 700-950 CE
MediumCeramic with red pigment
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/4 × 7 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (28.6 × 19.1 × 19.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Museum of Art
Object number2001.1.19
On view
DescriptionEffigy vessel depicting a four legged, opened mouthed male animal, possibly a dog, seated on its hind legs with front legs at its side, head tilted back looking straight up, and mouth opened wide. Mouth is hollow and serves as the vessel's opening/mouth. Male genetalia are rendered on the front of the figure and a tail on the back. There is an additional detail visible around the neck of the animal, perhaps depicting a collar or necklace.
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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.).

2011
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Learning to Look: Hamilton's Cabinets, Galleries and Museums Past, Present and Future," September 15 - December 16, 2011 (no cat.).
Provenance 2001: Hamilton College (Fred L. Emerson Gallery), by gift of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. Gift of Francis and Lilly Robicsek.
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