Vessel in the Shape of a Bear, 3rd–4th century, Made in possibly Rome, Italy, Roman or Byzantine, Copper alloy, cast, Overall: 5 7/16 x 6 9/16 x 3 5/8 in. (13.8 x 16.7 x 9.2 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy, The bear was a popular animal in exhibitions and circus acts. The vessel, probably used for oils or ointments for the bath, would have been filled through the hinged opening at the back of the bear’s neck and emptied through its mouth
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Vessel, Shape, Bear, 3rd–4th century, Rome, Italy, Roman, Byzantine, Copper alloy, cast, Overall, 5 7/16 x 6 9/16 3 5/8, 13.8 16.7 9.2 cm, Metalwork-Copper, bear, popular animal, exhibitions, circus acts, vessel, oils, ointments, bath, filled, hinged opening, back, neck, emptied, mouth
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