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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.

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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).

Provenance March 15, 1920: Edward S. Burgess, by purchase
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.