Unusual green glaze porcelain strain, I call it fish head. I think it is of Italian origin as it came from Cyprus. At first I thought is was a tension strain, after a bit of messing around with wires I realized it is really a compression strain very much like a johnny ball. Three small chips on the top edge and a bit of wear from mint. PATENTNO 412712 is on the other side too. About 4-1/4 inches long. $35 and that includes USPS 2 day priority shipping. PayPal, check, or money order. Thanks.