Poppy-head beaker

Poppy-head beaker
 late 1st century CE-2nd century CE

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
earthenware
Measurements
12.9 × 11.9 × 11.9 cm
Place/s of Execution
England
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D154-1994
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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