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Artist/Maker
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date2nd-4th century CE
MediumMold-blown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm)
Rim (Diam.): 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Base: 2 × 2 in. (5.1 × 5.1 cm)
Side(s) (Max. width): 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.72
On view
DescriptionGreenish translucent glass, mold-blown. Irridescent. Everted, rolled rim; flaring neck; sides rectangular, slightly concave; bottom concave. Bulge at top of one side.
Additional Details
Alternate Titles
Square jar with flaring mouth
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. 15).
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. 15).
Provenance
1929: Hamilton College (James Library) by bequest of Edward S. Burgess
Markings
White adhesive label with black lettering on upper section of side: 44
Published References
ANCIENT GLASS FROM THE HAMILTON COLLEGE COLLECTION (exh. cat. Clinton, Emerson Gallery, 1988), 12.
Signature
none
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