Votive Wine Strainer (Primary Title)
Unknown (Artist)
The painted decoration of this strainer makes it too fragile for daily use, indicating that it was a symbolic utensil dedicated in a sanctuary. The birds surrounding the bowl (where seeds would be caught) add a playful element to the vessel.
Kathleen Boone Samuels Memorial Fund
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