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Datec. 800-950 CE
MediumPolychrome ceramic and paint
DimensionsOverall: 6 3/4 × 4 3/4 in. (17.1 × 12.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Museum of Art
Object number2001.1.35
Not on view
DescriptionCylinder vase with alternating wide plain and light red verticle diagonal bands around whole form and dark red glyphs (?) painted inside the light red bands. 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.).
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
Label: green adhesive label with "682" on bottom.
Inscribed
"93.8.61" on bottom in red ink.
Date: c. 700-950 CE
Medium: Ceramic with polychrome slip and paint
Object number: 2001.1.11
Date: c. 700-950 CE
Medium: Red clay ceramic with polychrome slip and paint
Object number: 2001.1.6