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Vase in the Form of a Ram

Vase in the Form of a Ram

Unknown

Corinthian figure vases made to hold precious oils or perfume are commonly formed in the shape of a ram.
Artist
Unknown (Greek, Corinthian)
Title
Vase in the Form of a Ram
Date
ca. 6th century B.C.E.
Medium
Earthenware with slip decoration
Dimensions
2 1/8 x 3 1/2 in. Overall
Credit
Humanistic Foundation Fund purchase
Accession No.
1979.1117
Classification
Ceramics
Geography
Greece

Related

10 July 1979, sold by Bruce and Ingrid McAlpine Fine Arts (London, England) to the Elvehjem Museum of Art [now called Chazen Museum of Art]

  • Elvehjem Museum of Art. "Ancient Etruscan and Greek Vases in the Elvehjem Museum of Art." University of Wisconsin Regents. Madison, Wis., 2000. p. 36, no. 15
  • Biers, William. "Ancient Figure Vases in the Elvehjem." Bulletin/Annual Report 1987-1988, Elvehjem Museum of Art (1988): 12-17. pp. 12-17
  • Elvehjem Museum of Art. "Elvehjem Museum of Art Bulletin/Annual Report 1987-1988." Elvehjem Museum of Art, 1989 p. 15

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