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Silenus

Silenus
 1st century BCE-1st century CE

Medium
earthenware
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1943
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
earthenware
Measurements
12.5 × 7.5 × 4.0 cm
Place/s of Execution
Italy
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D319-1994
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1943
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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