Bowl with Fish, 1000–1300, Byzantine, Earthenware, engraved slip, clear glaze, Overall: 3 9/16 x 10 1/16 in. (9 x cm

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Bowl with Fish, 1000–1300, Byzantine, Earthenware, engraved slip, clear glaze, Overall: 3 9/16 x 10 1/16 in. (9 x cm), Ceramics, A fish wearing a playful smile swims among reeds. Fishing was an important trade in the Byzantine Empire. Large fish were often centerpieces of banquets and were given as valuable gifts

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Size: 3871px × 4838px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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