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Miniature head of a lion

Miniature head of a lion

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

Artwork Details

Medium
bronze
Measurements
2.7 × 1.4 × 1.7 cm
Place/s of Execution
Egypt
Accession Number
D236-1994
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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