Perfume vial

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Date2nd-3rd Century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 5 1/8 in. (13 cm) Rim (Diam.): 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) Base (Diam.): 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.82
Not on view
DescriptionAlmost completely covered with dull to irridescent pearly patina. Flat ledge rim with thread around edge; long narrow cylindrical neck; conoid body; concave bottom.

Additional Details

Alternate Titles Candlestick unguentarium with bell-shaped base
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. 25).
Provenance 1929: Hamilton College (James Library) by bequest of Edward S. Burgess
Markings White adhesive label with black lettering on upper neck: 54
Published References ANCIENT GLASS FROM THE HAMILTON COLLEGE COLLECTION (exh. cat. Clinton, Emerson Gallery, 1988), 12.
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Date: 2nd-3rd century CE
Medium: Blown glass
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Date: 2nd-3rd century CE
Medium: Blown glass
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Date: 2nd-3rd century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.84
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Object number: 1929.92
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Date: 2nd-4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.90
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Date: 2nd-3rd century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.81
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Date: 2nd-3rd century CE
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Bottle
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Date: possibly 3rd century CE
Medium: Blown glass
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Bottle
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Date: 4th century CE
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Flask
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Date: 3rd-4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass
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