Vessel in the Shape of a Fish
Object type: Oil jar
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: Roman or Byzantine
Date: 4th–6th century
Medium: Copper alloy, cast
Dimensions: Overall (vessel only standing on tail): 8 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 1 5/8 in. (22.4 x 7.1 x 4.1 cm)
with chain suspended: 11 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 1 5/8 in. (30 x 7.1 x 4.1 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Copper alloy
Credit line: Fletcher Fund, 1962
Accession year: 1962
Tags: Fish