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Pitcher
Greek
Early Hellenistic Period
Late 4th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 12.4 x 6.6 cm (4 7/8 x 2 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number58.320
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
Catalogue Raisonné
Arretine Pottery (MFA), pl. 37.
DescriptionSmall round-mouthed pitcher. Incurved neck offset from the shoulder by a ridge decorated by impressed design of ovolo-dart, awkwardly executed. The foot is an extension of the vase itself, flat bottom surface. Simple handle, ending in crude palmette; top curve engraved with boukranion (?). Large section of mouth of vase missing.
Asia Minor (said to be from).
Asia Minor (said to be from).
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Dr. Hugo Weissmann, 96 Charles Street, Boston, Mass.; purchased by MFA from Dr. Hugo Weissmann, March 13, 1958, for $ 1,500.00 (this is the total price of 58.319-58.320)