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Artist/Maker
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date4th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Rim: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Diameter (Max.): 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm)
Base: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.103
On view
DescriptionGreenish translucent glass; surface bubbly. Narrow, everted rim; conoid body; ring base; thread attached around upper side.
Additional Details
Alternate Titles
Beaker with coil decoration
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. 46).
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. 46).
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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