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Artistic Animal Sculptures

Unique zoomorphic vases and figurines crafted from various materials, showcasing intricate designs and historical artistic styles from different cultures.

Glass bottle in the shape of an animal ca. 3rd century A.D. Roman Colorless with yellowish tinge; trail and applied feet in same glass.Thick rim, folded over and in, with flattened upper lip; tubular neck, turned upwards; elongated ovoid body; pontil pad on bottom between ears and mouth; four broad pads applied in pairs on underside of body, tooled and pinched to look like feet.Single trail wound once around neck; around bottom, side pinched out to form two ears and projecting mouth.Intact; many pinprick bubbles and blowing striations; dulling, pitting, thick creamy weathering, and iridescence.The animal is probably to be identified as a mouse.. Glass bottle in the shape of an animal 256724
Glass bottle in the shape of an animal ca. 3rd century A.D. Roman Colorless with yellowish tinge; trail and applied feet in same glass.Thick rim, folded over and in, with flattened upper lip; tubular neck, turned upwards; elongated ovoid body; pontil pad on bottom between ears and mouth; four broad pads applied in pairs on underside of body, tooled and pinched to look like feet.Single trail wound once around neck; around bottom, side pinched out to form two ears and projecting mouth.Intact; many pinprick bubbles and blowing striations; dulling, pitting, thick creamy weathering, and iridescence.The animal is probably to be identified as a mouse.. Glass bottle in the shape of an animal 256724
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