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Artist/Maker
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Dateearly 6th century B.C.E.
MediumTerracotta with slip
DimensionsOverall (Height): 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Rim (Diam.): 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Diameter (Max.): 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Base (Diam.): 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.10
Not on view
DescriptionSquat aryballos with ring base and scale pattern.
"Aryballoi were used by athletes to hold oil that was rubbed onto the body before exercise or competition (Miller 2004, 14-15). They often appear hanging by a small strap from athlete's wrist in gymnasium scenes. In addition to this practical function, they were also a popular grave good and would have been a suitable votive offering in a hero sanctuary (Payne 1931, 290E). (SOURCE: The Walters Museum, Baltimore)"
Collections
Additional Details
Alternate Titles
Oil container
Corinthian aryballos
Corinthian aryballos
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 from the Hamilton College Collection and the J. Paul Getty Museum," March 14 - May 1, 1987 (cat. no. 5).
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 from the Hamilton College Collection and the J. Paul Getty Museum," March 14 - May 1, 1987 (cat. no. 5).
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, 1987), 17.
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: mid 6th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1929.13
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: late 7th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1929.11
Aphaia Warrior Painter
Date: c. 575-550 BCE
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1929.12
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: mid 6th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta with slip
Object number: 1943.1
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: mid 4th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta
Object number: 1929.39
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: mid 4th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta
Object number: 1929.40
Eastman Johnson
Date: c. 1870-87
Medium: Oil on canvas
Object number: 1989.21
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Date: mid 4th century B.C.E.
Medium: Terracotta
Object number: 1929.43
Thomas Nast
Date: published October 14, 1871
Medium: Wood engraving on newsprint
Object number: 2019.13.148
Date: early 19th century
Medium: Gouache and gold over white ground on paper
Object number: 1986.26