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Datec. 8th-9th century CE
MediumMold-blown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm)
Rim (Diam.): 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)
Base (Diam.): 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.122
On view
DescriptionDeep blue translucent glass. Mold-blown. Rim thickened; tulip-shaped; short neck, slightly spreading. Body flattened to form 6 faces; bottom concave.
Additional Details
Alternate Titles
Six-sided flask
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. 65).
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. 65).
Provenance
1929: Hamilton College (James Library) by bequest of Edward S. Burgess
Markings
Adhesive label on neck: 47
Published References
ANCIENT GLASS FROM THE HAMILTON COLLEGE COLLECTION (exh. cat. Clinton, Emerson Gallery, 1988), 14.
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