Bell-shaped unguentarium

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Bell-shaped unguentarium
Bell-shaped unguentarium
Artist/Maker
Date2nd-3rd century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm) Rim (Diam.): 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) Diameter (Max.): 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.84
Not on view
DescriptionIrridescent greenish, silvery translucent glass. Blown. Flat ledge rim formed by pressing together second bubble; spreading neck; conoid body; concave base.
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Alternate Titles Perfume vial
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. 27).

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), 13.
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