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Artist/Maker
Unknown artist, Roman Empire
Date4th-5th century CE
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Rim (Diam.): 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm)
Base (Diam.): 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Diameter (Max.): 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.110
On view
DescriptionLight yellow transparent glass with pearly coating in parts. Irregularly folded, everted rim; short, tapering neck; globular body; concave, trimmed base. Applied glass chain around lower body.
Additional Details
Alternate Titles
Jar with applied chain decoration
Exhibition History
2012
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Archive Hall: Art and Artifacts," October 6, 2012 - (no cat.).
2005
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. Hamilton Collects, "A Century of Curiosities: The Story of the Hamilton College Collection," September 29 - December 30, 2005 (unnumbered cat.).
1988
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Ancient Glass: The Hamilton College Collection," March 5- April 24, 1988 (cat. no. 53, illus., 11).
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Archive Hall: Art and Artifacts," October 6, 2012 - (no cat.).
2005
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. Hamilton Collects, "A Century of Curiosities: The Story of the Hamilton College Collection," September 29 - December 30, 2005 (unnumbered cat.).
1988
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Ancient Glass: The Hamilton College Collection," March 5- April 24, 1988 (cat. no. 53, illus., 11).
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), 14, illus., 11.
Unknown artist, Roman Empire
Date: 4th-5th Century CE or Later
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.111
Unknown artist
Date: c. 4th century CE
Medium: Blown glass with trailing
Object number: 1929.107
Unknown artist
Date: c. 4th-5th century CE
Medium: Blown glass with trailing
Object number: 1929.102
Unknown artist, Roman Empire
Date: 2nd-3rd century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.81
Unknown artist, Roman Empire
Date: 2nd-3rd century CE
Medium: Blown glass
Object number: 1929.78