Beaker or Lamp

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Datepossibly 4th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm) Rim (Diam.): 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm) Base: 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.94
On view
DescriptionGreenish translucent glass; original exterior surface largely eaten away. Narrow, everted rim; spreading, slightly bulging body; depressed base.

Additional Details

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. 37).
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.
Signature none
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