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Roman, Cyprus
Imperial Period
1st century A.D.

Medium/Technique Terracotta
Dimensions 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.); Legacy dimension: 0.092 L.
Credit Line Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.273
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTools and equipmentMolds

DescriptionDark brown; incrusted. Bird on branch in center.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (from Cyprus); May 16, 1872: purchased by MFA from General Luigi Palma di Cesnola for
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)