Three-head Vessel

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Three-head Vessel
Three-head Vessel
Datec. 650-800 C.E.
MediumCeramic
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/4 in. × 6 in. × 5 1/4 in. (18.4 × 15.2 × 13.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Museum of Art
Object number2001.1.41
Not on view
DescriptionRed clay vessel with elongated neck in the shape of a stylized human head and two additional human heads on either side of the neck atop the vessel's shoulder. rounded handle at back behind neck and parralele with side heads.
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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 Mrs. Curtis Delano Sluman.
Inscribed "90.37.7" on bottom in black ink.
Photo by John Bentham.
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George Catlin
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Effigy Vessel
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Artwork is in the public domain. Image courtesy of the Ruth and Elmer Museum of Art at Hamilton…
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Artwork is in the public domain. Image courtesy of the Ruth and Elmer Museum of Art at Hamilton…
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Object number: 2001.1.42
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Effigy Pedestal Bowl with Lid
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Date: c. 300-450 CE
Medium: Ceramic
Object number: 2001.1.17a-b
Artwork is in the public domain. Image courtesy of the Ruth and Elmer Museum of Art at Hamilton…
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Date: c. 1300-1550 C.E.
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© Jeffrey Gibson. Image courtesy of artist. Photo by Pete Mauney. For educational purposes only…
Untitled
Jeffrey Gibson
Date: 2017
Medium: Glazed ceramic and repurposed ceramic figurines
Object number: 2018.5
Photograph by Dave Revette.
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Object number: 2001.1.16
Photograph by John Bentham.
Black-on-red ware amphora (storage jar)
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
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Medium: Terracotta with slip
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