Sprinkler flask

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Date13th century

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall (Height): 4 5/16 in. (11 cm) Mouth (Diam.): 1/4 in. (0.6 cm) Body (Max diam.): 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) Base (Max. diam.): 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904

Object number1929.124

On view

DescriptionTransparent colorless glass with patches of golden buff irridescent deposit. Hole-mouthed, narrow tapering neck, bulging near bottom; globular body, oval in section; base depressed.

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Additional Details

Alternate Titles Perfume bottle

Exhibition History 2012
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Case Histories: The Hidden Meaning of Objects," 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. 67).

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), 14.