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Date2nd-4th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 4 11/16 in. (11.9 cm) Rim (Diam.): 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm) Base (Diam.): 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.90
On view
DescriptionGreenish transparent glass. Strongly everted rim with rounded edge; oval mouth; concave neck; tapering cylindrical body and rounded base, hollowed in center. Partially covered with irridescent and buff deposits.

Additional Details

Alternate Titles Cylindrical bottle
Perfume flask
Exhibition History 1988
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Ancient Glass: The Hamilton College Collection," March 5- April 24, 1988 (cat. no. 33).
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.
Unguentarium
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Flask
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Flask
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Head flask
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Object number: 1929.124
Perfume vial
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 2nd-3rd Century CE
Medium: Blown glass
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Footed beaker
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: likely 4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
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Flask
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Date: 3rd-4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.100
Candlestick unguentarium
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 2nd-3rd century CE
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