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Artist/Maker
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date4th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm)
Rim (Diam.): 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)
Base (Diam.): 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Diameter (Max. diam.): 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.105
On view
DescriptionGreenish transparent glass. Trefoil rim with thread wrapped around edge; slightly spreading neck; globular body, cut off at bottom. Vertical band handle, rim to shoulder. Thin thread wrapped around neck and shoulder.
Additional Details
Exhibition History
1988
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Ancient Glass: The Hamilton College Collection," March 5- April 24, 1988 (cat. no. 48).
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Ancient Glass: The Hamilton College Collection," March 5- April 24, 1988 (cat. no. 48).
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.
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