Unguentarium

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Date2nd-3rd century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 2 in. (5.1 cm) Rim (Diam.): 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm) Base (Diam.): 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.83
Not on view
DescriptionFlat, slightly drooping rim; thick, tapering neck with bulge near base; conoid body; bluish green, blown glass with pearly covering now flaking off.

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. 26).

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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