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Jar
Jar
Date4th-5th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 2 3/8 in. (6 cm) Rim (Max. diam.): 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm) Diameter (Max.): 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm) Base (Diam.): 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.109
On view
DescriptionTranslucent bluish molded glass; pearly deposit. Everted rim, flaring neck with depression around base; ovoid body with high shoulder; depressed base with lump of glass adhering. Two vertical looped thread handles rim to shoulder. Four small bosses: spaced on lower body; thread wrapped around lower side of rim.
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Additional Details

Alternate Titles Jar with two handles
Exhibition History 2012
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Archive Hall: Art and Artifacts," October 6, 2012 - (no cat.).

1988
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Ancient Glass: The Hamilton College Collection," March 5- April 24, 1988 (cat. no. 52).
Provenance 1929: Hamilton College (James Library) by bequest of Edward S. Burgess
Published References ANCIENT GLASS FROM THE HAMILTON COLLEGE COLLECTION (exh. cat. Clinton, Emerson Gallery, 1988), 14.
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