Gnathian alabastron

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Gnathian alabastron
Gnathian alabastron
Datelate 4th-early 3rd century B.C.E.
MediumTerracotta
DimensionsOverall (Height): 5 in. (12.7 cm) Rim (Diam.): 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm) Body (Diam.): 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) Base (Diam.): 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.54
Not on view
DescriptionNet pattern. Gnathia vessels are a type of pottery belonging to ancient Apulian vase painting of the 4th century BCE.

Additional Details

Alternate Titles Perfume flask
Exhibition History 2012
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Archive Hall: Art and Artifacts," October 6, 2012 - (no 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. 42).
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. 42
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Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
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Medium: Polychrome terracotta with slip and pigment
Object number: 1929.56
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Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: late 4th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta
Object number: 1929.51
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Date: late 4th-early 3rd century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta
Object number: 1929.52
Photograph by John Bentham.
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: c. 350-320 BCE
Medium: Polychrome terracotta with slip and pigment
Object number: 1929.30
Photograph by John Bentham.
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: c. 350-325 BCE
Medium: Terracotta with slip and pigment
Object number: 1929.44
Gnathian epichysis
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: late 4th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta
Object number: 1929.34
Photograph by John Bentham.
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: c. 1300-1100 BCE
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 2015.6.6
Photograph by John Bentham.
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: c. 750-600 BCE
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 2015.6.2
Photograph by David Revette.
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: mid 4th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta
Object number: 1929.43
Gnathian miniature amphora
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: late 4th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta
Object number: 1929.55
Gnathian oinochoe
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: late 4th-early 3rd century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1929.53
Photograph by Dave Revette.
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: mid 4th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta
Object number: 1929.39