Borghese Gladiator
(17th century)
Medium
bronze
Measurements
45.9 × 34.8 × 21.8 cm (overall)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Italy
Accession Number
3979-D3
Department
International Sculpture
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