Haverford College Collection of Classical Antiquities

The Bequest of Ernest Allen

By (author) Ann Harnwell Ashmead

Book cover: Haverford College Collection of Classical Antiquities

Extent: 74 pages

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Museum

Subjects: Art & Art History, Mediterranean Archaeology

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(January 1999)

ISBN: 9780924171697

8.98 x 11.97 inches

Price: $14.95

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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 illustrated by black-and-white photographs.


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 illustrated by black-and-white photographs.

  • By (author) Ann Harnwell Ashmead