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Beaker or Lamp
Beaker or Lamp
Artist/Maker
Datepossibly 4th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm) Rim (Diam.): 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm) Base: 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.94
On view
DescriptionGreenish translucent glass; original exterior surface largely eaten away. Narrow, everted rim; spreading, slightly bulging body; depressed base.
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Additional Details

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. 37).
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), 13.
Signature none
Inscribed None
Beaker
Beaker
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.103
Jug
Jug
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 4th century CE
Medium: Mold-blown glass
Object number: 1929.73
Jar
Jar
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 4th-5th Century CE or Later
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.111
Goblet
Goblet
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 4th-5th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.99
Footed beaker
Footed beaker
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: likely 4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.106
Flask
Flask
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 3rd-4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.100
Bell-shaped unguentarium
Bell-shaped unguentarium
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 2nd-3rd century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.84
Wide-bottom flask
Wide-bottom flask
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.93
Bottle
Bottle
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 2nd-4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.89
Wide-bottom flask
Wide-bottom flask
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 3rd century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.87
Pitcher
Pitcher
Date: c. 4th-5th century CE
Medium: Blown glass with trailing
Object number: 1929.102
Jar
Jar
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 2nd-4th century CE
Medium: Mold-blown glass
Object number: 1929.72