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Head of woman

Head of woman
 1st century BCE-1st century CE

Medium
earthenware
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
earthenware
Measurements
6.4 × 6.8 × 4.3 cm
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D162-1994
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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