Candlestick unguentarium

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Candlestick unguentarium
Candlestick unguentarium
Date2nd-3rd century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm) Rim (Diam.): 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) Diameter (Max.): 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.78
On view
DescriptionEverted ledge rim formed by added thread; cylindrical neck drawn in at base; squat globular body. Glass bluish translucent with irridescent, pearly coating.

Additional Details

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. 21).

Provenance 1929: Hamilton College (James Library) by bequest of Edward S. Burgess
Markings Strip of paper inside vessel with notes written in blue ink: Box #6 - ITEM #10

Published References ANCIENT GLASS FROM THE HAMILTON COLLEGE COLLECTION (exh. cat. Clinton, Emerson Gallery, 1988), 12.
Candlestick unguentarium
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 2nd-3rd century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.81
Candlestick unguentarium
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 2nd-3rd century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.85
Flask
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Date: 4th-5th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.97
Pitcher
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: c. 4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass with trailing
Object number: 1929.107
Bell-shaped unguentarium
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Date: 2nd-3rd century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.84
Jar
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Date: 4th-5th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.110
Wide-bottom flask
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 3rd century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.87
Head flask
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 2nd-3rd century CE
Medium: Mold-blown glass
Object number: 1929.70
Perfume vial
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 2nd-3rd Century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.82
Trefoil-mouth pitcher
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
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Unguentarium
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: 2nd-4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.90
Bottle
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date: possibly 3rd century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.79