Dish, 4th–5th century, Made in Gaul, Late Roman, Copper alloy, silver or tin overlaid, Overall: 1 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 7 3/8 in. (2.9 x 9.5 x 18.8 cm), Metalwork-Bronze, This oval-shaped dish with a handle at each end is a modest example of a type found throughout the Empire, but especially in the West. The simple volute pattern on the handles suggests an owner attracted to classical decorative motifs, an observation confirmed by the round platter found with it
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Dish, 4th–5th century, Gaul, Late Roman, Copper alloy, silver, tin overlaid, Overall, 1 1/8 x 3 3/4 7 3/8, 2.9 9.5 18.8 cm, Metalwork-Bronze, oval-shaped, dish, handle, modest example, type, Empire, West, simple volute, pattern, handles, owner attracted, classical decorative, motifs, observation confirmed, round platter
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