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Object Type
Museum number: 1882,0109.2
Description: Large ampulla; clay, pale ware; flat, circular sides with raised designs; on one side a horseman (St George?) to right piercing a dragon(?) with a lance; on the other two pairs of animals fighting, with a single animal behind.
Cultures/periods
Production date: 4thC-6thC
Production place: Made in: Egypt (?)
Findspot: Found/Acquired: Egypt (?)
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Height: 5.65 inches
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: dragon; saint/martyr; animal; arms/armour; equestrian
Associated names
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1882
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: 1882,0109.2

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