Flask

Images(2)

Artist/Maker Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)

Date3rd-4th century CE

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall (Height): 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm) Rim (Max. diam.): 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) Base: 1 9/16 in. (4 cm) Diameter (Max.): 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904

Object number1929.100

On view

DescriptionStraight, slightly everted rim, tapering to cylindrical neck; globular body with 7 vertical depressions; flattened, slightly depressed base; horizontal ring attached to lower side of rim. Transparent yellowish glass with band of violet.

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Additional Details

Alternate Titles Long-neck flask

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. 43, illus., 15 & 13).

Provenance 1929: Hamilton College (James Library) by bequest of Edward S. Burgess

Markings White adhesive label with black lettering, dashed border, on middle of neck: 453

Published References ANCIENT GLASS FROM THE HAMILTON COLLEGE COLLECTION (exh. cat. Clinton, Emerson Gallery, 1988), 14, illus., 15 & 13.