Haverford College Collection of Classical Antiquities The Bequest of Ernest Allen |
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| Author:
| Ashmead, Ann Harnwell |
| ISBN: | 978-0-924171-69-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1999 |
| Publisher: | University Museum Publications
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| Imprint: | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $14.95 |
Book Description:
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In 1989 Ernest Allen bequeathed a fine collection of 25 classical vases and terracottas to Haverford College. The range of objects includes a Mycenean stirrup jar, a selection of black- and red-figure vases, a white-ground lekythos, several fine archaic terracottas, and two Duver plaques with colorful striding griffins. Dr. Ashmead presents an overview of each object and its significance along with a scholarly approach to complete detailed descriptions and comparanda. Each piece is...
More DescriptionIn 1989 Ernest Allen bequeathed a fine collection of 25 classical vases and terracottas to Haverford College. The range of objects includes a Mycenean stirrup jar, a selection of black- and red-figure vases, a white-ground lekythos, several fine archaic terracottas, and two Duver plaques with colorful striding griffins. Dr. Ashmead presents an overview of each object and its significance along with a scholarly approach to complete detailed descriptions and comparanda. Each piece is illustrated by black-and-white photographs.