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Date4th-5th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Rim (Max. diam.): 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm)
Diameter (Max.): 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)
Base (Diam.): 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.109
On view
DescriptionTranslucent bluish molded glass; pearly deposit. Everted rim, flaring neck with depression around base; ovoid body with high shoulder; depressed base with lump of glass adhering. Two vertical looped thread handles rim to shoulder. Four small bosses: spaced on lower body; thread wrapped around lower side of rim.
Additional Details
Alternate Titles
Jar with two handles
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. 52).
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. 52).
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.
Unknown artist, Roman Empire
Date: 4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.104
Unknown artist
Date: c. 4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass with trailing
Object number: 1929.107
Unknown artist, Roman Empire
Date: 4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.105
Thomas Nast
Date: published June 4, 1892
Medium: Lithograph
Object number: 1944.1.49