Architectural Elements

TERRA COTTA WATER SPOUT IN THE FORM OF A DOGS HEAD AND FORE PAWS.

Classification

Architectural Elements

Medium

Terracotta

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

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