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Date3rd-4th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
Rim (Max. diam.): 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Base: 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
Diameter (Max.): 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.100
On view
DescriptionStraight, slightly everted rim, tapering to cylindrical neck; globular body with 7 vertical depressions; flattened, slightly depressed base; horizontal ring attached to lower side of rim. Transparent yellowish glass with band of violet.
Additional Details
Alternate Titles
Long-neck flask
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. 43, illus., 15 & 13).
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. 43, illus., 15 & 13).
Provenance
1929: Hamilton College (James Library) by bequest of Edward S. Burgess
Markings
White adhesive label with black lettering, dashed border, on middle of neck: 453
Published References
ANCIENT GLASS FROM THE HAMILTON COLLEGE COLLECTION (exh. cat. Clinton, Emerson Gallery, 1988), 14, illus., 15 & 13.
Unknown artist
Date: c. 4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass with trailing
Object number: 1929.107
Unknown artist
Date: c. 4th-5th century CE
Medium: Blown glass with trailing
Object number: 1929.102