Vase, covered with bird's claw

Italic or Roman

4th century BCE or later

Not on view

Globular.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Vase, covered with bird's claw
Period: Classical or later
Date: 4th century BCE or later
Culture: Italic or Roman
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Other: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Classification: Bronzes
Credit Line: Purchase, 1896
Object Number: 96.9.448
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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