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Limestone relief head of a Persian
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Limestone with traces of paint, Greek Tarentine
Rights: Public Domain
Greek and Roman Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Purchase Patricia and Marietta Fried Gift 2013
Title: Limestone relief head of a Persian
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Limestone with traces of paint, Greek Tarentine.
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