Cosmetics bottle

Dateunknown

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall (Height): 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm) Rim (Diam.): 1/2 in. (1.2 cm) Diameter (Max.): 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) Base (Diam.): 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)

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

Object number1929.120

Not on view

DescriptionRounded, slightly everted rim; tapering neck; long ovoid body; ring base, flat on bottom. Reddish-brown clay inlaid spirally with bands of black, blue, and yellow frit; bands drawn up on shoulder to form arcade pattern.

Collections

Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Art

Additional Details

Alternate Titles Cosmetics bottle

Exhibition History 2015
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Seek and Find," September 1, 2015 - ongoing (no cat., brochure).

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. 63).

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.