A Gallo-Roman bronze dolphin

CIRCA 3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D.

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A Gallo-Roman bronze dolphin
Circa 3rd-5th Century A.D.
Probably a handle attachment, with arching body and tail, the fins, tail and facial details in moulded ribs, a pierced tang for attachment emerging from its mouth, mounted on two urn fragments, with greenish-blue patination, repaired
Dolphin 6¼ in. (16 cm.) long

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