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Date1st-4th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm) Rim (Diam.): 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm) Base (Diam.): 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.77
Not on view
DescriptionBluish green transparent glass; pearly patina; rounded, everted rim; flaring body; ring base; glass cut off at botom. Base attached.

Additional Details

Alternate Titles Bowl with ring base
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. 20).

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), 12.
Signature none
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