Vessel in the Shape of a Fish, 4th–6th century, Roman or Byzantine, Copper alloy, cast, Overall (vessel only standing on tail): 8 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 1 5/8 in. (22.4 x 7.1 x 4.1 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy, The stopper has a butterfly on the end as if the fish were feeding. The vessel may have been used to carry ointments to the public baths.
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Vessel, Shape, Fish, 4th–6th century, Roman, Byzantine, Copper alloy, cast, Overall, vessel, standing, tail, 8 13/16 x 2 1 5/8, 22.4 7.1 4.1 cm, Metalwork-Copper, stopper, butterfly, if, fish, feeding, carry ointments, public baths
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