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Artist/Maker
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Date2nd-4th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 4 11/16 in. (11.9 cm)
Rim (Diam.): 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Base (Diam.): 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.90
On view
DescriptionGreenish transparent glass. Strongly everted rim with rounded edge; oval mouth; concave neck; tapering cylindrical body and rounded base, hollowed in center. Partially covered with irridescent and buff deposits.
Additional Details
Alternate Titles
Cylindrical bottle
Perfume flask
Perfume flask
Exhibition History
1988
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Ancient Glass: The Hamilton College Collection," March 5- April 24, 1988 (cat. no. 33).
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Ancient Glass: The Hamilton College Collection," March 5- April 24, 1988 (cat. no. 33).
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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