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Artist/Maker
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date4th century CE
MediumMold-blown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Rim (Diam.): 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)
Base (Diam.): 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.73
On view
DescriptionPinkish-yellow translucent glass. Mold-blown. Everted rim with thread wrapped around edge; spreading neck; cylindrical body with vertical ribs; flat base. Vertical band handle, rim to shoulder.
Additional Details
Alternate Titles
Jug with applied handle
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. 16, illus., 11).
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. 16, illus., 11).
Provenance
March 15, 1920: Edward S. Burgess, by purchase
1929: Hamilton College (James Library) by bequest of Edward S. Burgess
1929: Hamilton College (James Library) by bequest of Edward S. Burgess
Markings
White adhesive label on bottom with black lettering: 720
Published References
ANCIENT GLASS FROM THE HAMILTON COLLEGE COLLECTION (exh. cat. Clinton, Emerson Gallery, 1988), 12, illus., 11.
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Date: 4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.105
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: c. 4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass with trailing
Object number: 1929.107
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.104
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 2nd-3rd century CE
Medium: Mold-blown glass
Object number: 1929.70
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 2nd-4th century CE
Medium: Mold-blown glass
Object number: 1929.72