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	Reference: CA9 / Cat. No. Period: Byzantine Origin: Eastern Mediterranean, possibly Egypt Date: 450 – 650 AD Description: Cruciform handle-ornament. Hinged lid formed as scallop shell. Base with square socket and internal sleeve for pricket. Fabric: Copper alloy. Manufacture: Cast. Size (cm): L. 13.6, W. 5.5, H. 8.3 (ih) Condition: Small hole (probably casting fault repair) under nozzle. Notes: Cf. BMC IV, Q3800-1; Perlzweig, 70; Hayes, Metalware, 224; Menzel, 695; Mlasowsky, 450; Rosenthal & Sivan, 665; Petrie Museum, UC54558.
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