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Date13th century
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 4 5/16 in. (11 cm)
Mouth (Diam.): 1/4 in. (0.6 cm)
Body (Max diam.): 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Base (Max. diam.): 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.124
On view
DescriptionTransparent colorless glass with patches of golden buff irridescent deposit. Hole-mouthed, narrow tapering neck, bulging near bottom; globular body, oval in section; base depressed.
Additional Details
Alternate Titles
Perfume bottle
Exhibition History
2012
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Case Histories: The Hidden Meaning of Objects," 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. 67).
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Case Histories: The Hidden Meaning of Objects," 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. 67).
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.
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