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Artist/Maker
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date2nd-3rd century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm)
Base (Diam.): 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm)
Rim (Diam.): 11/16 in. (1.7 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.81
Not on view
DescriptionEverted ledge rim formed by added tread; cylindrical neck drawn in at base; squat globular body. Glass bluish translucent with irridescent, pearly coating.
Collections
Additional Details
Alternate Titles
Perfume vial
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. 24).
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. 24).
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), 12.
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