Gnathian nestoris

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Gnathian nestoris
Gnathian nestoris
Artist/Maker
Datelate 4th century B.C.E.
MediumTerracotta
DimensionsOverall (Height): 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm) Rim (Diam.): 3 9/16 in. (9 cm) Diameter (Max.): 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm) Base (Diam.): 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.51
Not on view
DescriptionPlastic male heads beneath handles. An ivy wreath with dotted rosettes alternating with leaves. Gnathia vessels are a type of pottery belonging to ancient Apulian vase painting of the 4th century BCE.
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Alternate Titles Two-handled jar
Exhibition History 2012
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Archive Hall: Art and Artifacts," October 6, 2012 - (no cat.).

2005
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. Hamilton Collects, "A Century of Curiosities: The Story of the Hamilton College Collection," September 29 - December 30, 2005 (unnumbered cat.).

1987
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Ancient Vases: The Hamilton College Collection," March 14 - May 11, 1987 (cat. no. 50, illus. 40).
Provenance 1929: Hamilton College (James Library) by bequest of Edward S. Burgess
Published References ANCIENT VASES FROM THE HAMILTON COLLEGE COLLECTION AND THE J. PAUL GETTY MUSEUM (exh. cat. Clinton, NY: Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College, 1987) p. 40
Inscribed Inscribed in blue pencil on bottom: EB [?]; in pencil on bottom: 306 1[?]
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