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Fragmentary Mould of a Bowl
Roman
Augustan Period
31 B.C.–A.D. 14
Place of Manufacture: Italy, Arezzo
Medium/Technique
Ceramic, Arretine ware
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 10 x 14 cm (3 15/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Henry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession Number04.31
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Molds
Catalogue Raisonné
Arretine Pottery (MFA), no. 076.
DescriptionFragmentary mould of a bowl, which shows signs of use. Mould depicts a bear hunt with a downed hunter; possibly Alexander's general Peucestes, who had a close escape from a bear. Signed: NICEPHOR PERENNI.
(Nicephorus of the workshop of M. Perennius)
(Nicephorus of the workshop of M. Perennius)
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; January 19, 1904: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 74,100.00 (this figure is the total price for MFA 04.6-04.37)