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Oil Pitcher (Guttus)

Oil Pitcher (Guttus)

Unknown

This wide flask was used to hold and pour oil. The spout is modeled as the head of an animal with an open mouth.
Artist
Unknown (Italian, Etruscan)
Title
Oil Pitcher (Guttus)
Date
4th century B.C.E.
Medium
Earthenware with slip decoration
Dimensions
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. Overall
Credit
Transfer from University of Wisconsin Classics Department
Accession No.
70.18.4
Classification
Ceramics
Geography
Italy

Related

likely by 1930, Grant Showerman (1870-1935) [of University of Wisconsin Classics Department] (Madison, WI); University of Wisconsin Classics Department (Madison, WI); 9 October 1970, transferred to the Elvehjem Art Center [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. 72, no. 52

  • From the Head of Zeus: Davenport Art Gallery, 4/21/1985–12/30/1986

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