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Figure of woman

Figure of woman
 3rd century BCE-2nd century BCE

Medium
earthenware
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Mr N. J. Chaldjian, Member, 1979
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
earthenware
Measurements
12.0 × 3.4 × 2.9 cm
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D188-1979
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Mr N. J. Chaldjian, Member, 1979
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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