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Miniature bust of a man

Miniature bust of a man
 Roman Period 30 BCE-395 CE

Medium
bronze
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1934
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
bronze
Measurements
2.7 × 1.7 × 0.7 cm
Inscription
none
Accession Number
3534-D3
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1934
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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