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Date4th-5th century CE
MediumMold-blown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Base (Diam.): 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Rim (Diam.): 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.75
Not on view
DescriptionYellowish translucent glass with pinkish-brown overlay on interior, body. Enverted rim with thread wrapped around edge. Narrowing cylindrical neck; hemispheroid body; concave bottom. Vertical loop handle pushing in back of rim to shoulder.
Collections
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. 18).
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. 18).
Provenance
1929: Hamilton College (James Library) by bequest of Edward S. Burgess
Markings
White and black adhesive label on neck: 146, masking tape on base with numbers written in red ink: 8.69
Published References
ANCIENT GLASS FROM THE HAMILTON COLLEGE COLLECTION (exh. cat. Clinton, Emerson Gallery, 1988), 12.
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Medium: Blown glass
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Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.104
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Medium: Mold-blown glass
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Medium: Blown glass with trailing
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