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Hydria
19th Century
hammered bronze, with cast bronze base and handle; gold traces on body, neck, rim
This is faithful replica of an ancient object called a hydria, a jar for holding water. It was probably made sometime in the 19th century.
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Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Purchased by Walters Art Museum, 1963.
Exhibitions
| 1978 | In Search of Ancient Treasure: 40 Years of Collecting. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/1963 | Examination | examined for condition |
Geographies
Greece (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 13 x D: 13 in. (33.02 x 33.02 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Sales & Accessions Purchase Fund, 1963
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
54.2455