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Artist/Maker
Unknown artist, Roman Empire
Date4th century CE
MediumMold-blown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Rim (Diam.): 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
Base (Diam.): 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.74
On view
DescriptionPressed, transparent, colorless glass with pearly covering; Rim everted with groove on upper surface; slightly concave; long neck; cylindrical fluted body; flat base.
Additional Details
Alternate Titles
Bottle with vertical ribbing
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. 17, illus., 16).
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. 17, illus., 16).
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), 12.
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