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Artist/Maker
Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
Datelate 4th century B.C.E.
MediumPolychrome terracotta with slip and pigment
DimensionsOverall (Height): 6 11/16 in. (17 cm)
Shoulder (Diam.): 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
Base (Diam.): 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.56
Not on view
DescriptionThere is a female head between tendrils and running S-pattern; on body, a rosette and dotted trefoils. Isolated heads are a popular and common decorative motif on South Italian vases. Gnathia vessels are a type of pottery belonging to ancient Apulian vase painting of the 4th century BCE.
Collections
Additional Details
Alternate Titles
Jug
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.
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.
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. 41
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