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Strainer
Unknown4th century B.C.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
A bowl shaped strainer with a wide, flat lip and handle in the shape of a swan's neck and head. The bowl and handle are from two separate pieces of metal. Perforations at the bottom of the bowl are arranged in a circumscribed swirling starfish pattern. Incision is used for the eyes of the swan.
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Details
- Title: Strainer
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 4th century B.C.
- Location Created: South Russia (Bosporan Kingdom)?
- Physical Dimensions: 16 × 10.4 cm (6 5/16 × 4 1/8 in.)
- Type: Strainer
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Silver
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 72.AM.35
- Culture: Greek
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Vessels (Containers)
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