Footed beaker

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Datelikely 4th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm) Rim (Diam.): 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm) Base (Diam.): 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.106
On view
DescriptionSlightly everted, rounded rim; tapering body drawn in sharply at bottom; broad tones foot. Bluish transparent glass. Three parallel ridges around middle of glass.

Additional Details

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. 49).

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.
Unguentarium
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Date: 2nd-4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.90
Flask
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 3rd-4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.100
Bowl
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 1st-4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.77
Flask
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 3rd-4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.91
Beaker or Lamp
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: possibly 4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.94
Pitcher
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: c. 4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass with trailing
Object number: 1929.107
Jar
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 4th-5th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.110
Bottle
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 4th-5th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.98
Pitcher
Date: c. 4th-5th century CE
Medium: Blown glass with trailing
Object number: 1929.102
Goblet
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 4th-5th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.99
Unguentarium
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 2nd-3rd century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.83
Bowl
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: likely 3rd-4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.80