Perfume flask

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Date3rd-4th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm) Rim (Diam.): 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) Diameter (Max.): 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.92
On view
DescriptionIrridescent silvery transluscent glass. Top of neck rough, possibly trimmed after making. Cylindrical neck; bulging coniod body; concave on bottom.

Additional Details

Alternate Titles Perfume flask with swirled ribbing
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. 35).

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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