Gnathian oinochoe

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Gnathian oinochoe
Gnathian oinochoe
Artist/Maker
Datelate 4th-early 3rd century B.C.E.
MediumTerracotta with slip
DimensionsOverall: 6 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (17.1 × 9.5 cm) Diameter (Max.): 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm) Base (Diam.): 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.53
On view
DescriptionPlastic lion head on handle. Ivy on neck.
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Additional Details

Alternate Titles Pitcher
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 - (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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