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Artist/Maker
Unknown artist, Roman Empire
Date4th-5th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 4 5/16 in. (11 cm)
Rim (Diam.): 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Diameter (Body, shoulder): 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)
Bottom (Diam.): 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.98
Not on view
DescriptionBluish, transparent glass. Irregularly folded rim; short tapering neck; cylindrical body; concave bottom.
Collections
Additional Details
Alternate Titles
Cylindrical bottle
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. 41).
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. 41).
Provenance
1929: Hamilton College (James Library) by bequest of Edward S. Burgess
Markings
Adhesive label on face: 191; red and white adhesive label on bottom: AVS {?}; yellow adhesive label on bottom
Published References
ANCIENT GLASS FROM THE HAMILTON COLLEGE COLLECTION (exh. cat. Clinton, Emerson Gallery, 1988), 14.
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