Haverford College Collection of Classical Antiquities: The Bequest of Ernest Allen

by Ann Harnwell Ashmead

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0924171693
• ISBN13: 9780924171697
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Museum Publication
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.9" x 11.9"