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Bottle
Bottle
Date2nd-3rd Century CE
MediumMold-blown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm) Neck (Diam.): 13/16 in. (2.1 cm) Side(s) (Approx.): 1 5/16 × 2 5/8 in. (3.3 × 6.7 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.71
Not on view
DescriptionPink translucent glass with surface varying from purple to blue and yellow. Cylindrical neck; body flattened to form four almost exactly equal rectangular faces. Bottom flat. Similar types referred to as "Mercury" bottles. Neck and mouth missing
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Exhibition History 1988
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Ancient Glass: The Hamilton College Collection," March 5- April 24, 1988 (cat. no. 14).
Provenance During or before 1913: Excavated near Tyre
1913: Edward S. Burgess, by purchase
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), 12.
Bottle
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Medium: Mold-blown glass
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Medium: Mold-blown glass
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Date: 2nd-3rd century CE
Medium: Mold-blown glass
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Jar
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Medium: Mold-blown glass
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Medium: Mold-blown glass
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Medium: Mold-blown glass
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Date-shaped flask
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Medium: Mold-blown glass
Object number: 1929.69
Jug
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Unknown artist
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Medium: Mold-blown glass
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Photograph by John Bentham.
Untitled
Tony Feher
Date: 1996
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Bottle
Bottle
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