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Artist/Maker
Unknown artist, Roman Empire
Date3rd-4th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 5 13/16 in. (14.8 cm)
Rim (Diam.): 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Diameter (Max.): 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.91
On view
DescriptionTransparent, colorless glass, with irridescent purple deposit on one side. Blown., Everted rim with ridge on lower side; cylindrical neck; conoid body; flattened, depressed base. Folded back collar-like rim.
Additional Details
Alternate Titles
Funnel-mouth flask
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. 34).
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. 34).
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.
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