Double balsamarium

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Photograph by Dave Revette
Double balsamarium
Photograph by Dave Revette
Date4th-5th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 7 5/8 × 3 1/4 in. (19.4 × 8.3 cm) Rim (Diam.): 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.113
On view
DescriptionGreenish translucent glass. Mold-blown tube, finished by hand. Long slender tubes, fused together at sides with solid glass between at bottom. Thread handles looped at rim and attached to side to form double handles; pointed basket handle attached handle to handle; rims foldend in.

Additional Details

Alternate Titles Two-part eye-makeup container
Exhibition History 2012
Clinton, NY. 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. 56).

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.
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