Unidentified
UNIDENTIFIED | circa 1966-71 | Photo by Ann Cady, 2024 | ©2026 Norman Daly Art
The photo features an ancient oblong bronze vessel with a verdigris patina, standing on four sturdy legs, characterized by its minimalist yet functional design, likely used in Llhuroscian ritualistic or ceremonial practices; its surface shows aging and use, reflecting its historical and archaeological significance.
Name/Title
UnidentifiedEntry/Object ID
COL.1Description
This ceramic vessel was most likely used in Llhuroscian ritualistic or ceremonial practices to hold anointing oils or other offering substances.Category
Early Archaic
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1967 - 1971Place
Academic Institution
Cornell UniversityCity
Ithaca, New YorkContinent
North AmericaEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Asia MinorCulture/Tribe
Llhuros
Dimensions
Height
2-3/4 inWidth
7-1/4 inDepth
3-3/8 inMaterials
Material
CeramicMaterial Notes
Fictional medium as described by Norman Daly in the 1972 catalog and exhibition tags. The actual medium is plastic with a faux surface treatment.Acquisition
Notes
This object is a unique element of the "Civilization of Llhuros" collection given to the Cornell University Anthropology Collaboratory in 2026.Exhibitions
Akron Art Institute (1972)
Cornell University | A.D. White Museum of Art (1972)
Indianapolis Art Museum (1972)
Istanbul Biennial, 16th | "The Seventh Continent" (2019)
La Panacée, centre d'art contemporain | "Plurivers" | Montpellier, France (2017-18)
Memorial Art Gallery | University of Rochester (1972)
Roberson Center for Art and Science, Binghamton, NY (1974)
Romische-Germanisches Museum | "Projekt '74" | Cologne Germany (1974)
SUNY Albany | Art Gallery (1973}
University of Pennsylvania Art Museum, Philadelphia (1974)