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Feeding bottle in the shape of a swan, Roman, 199 BCE-500 CE
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Feeding bottle in the shape of a swan, Roman, 199 BCE-500 CE
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Containers used to nurse infants are among the most ancient containers found by archaeologists. This earthenware bottle fed milk or water to babies and infants.

The swan is a Greek and Roman symbol for love. Zeus changed into a swan to seduce a queen he was in love with.

maker: Unknown maker

Place made: Roman Republic and Empire

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Keywords: feeding bottle; earthenware
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A660339
  • Photo number: L0058941
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