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Date4th-5th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 3 15/16 in. (10 cm) Rim: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm) Diameter (Max.): 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.97
On view
DescriptionGreenish translucent glass with irridescent pearly coating. Straight, rounded rim; tapering neck; squat globular body, concave on bottom

Additional Details

Alternate Titles Funnel-mouth wine 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. 40).

Provenance 1929: Hamilton College (James Library) by bequest of Edward S. Burgess
Markings Strip of paper inside vessel: box #6 item #9
Published References ANCIENT GLASS FROM THE HAMILTON COLLEGE COLLECTION (exh. cat. Clinton, Emerson Gallery, 1988), 14.
Signature none
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