Dancing faun
(late 19th century)
Medium
bronze
Measurements
79.0 × 35.5 × 30.7 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1892
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Italy
Accession Number
917-D1M
Department
International Sculpture
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