Ornament or casing, engraved

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Title: Ornament or casing, engraved
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: H.: 3/4 x 1 1/16 x 3/8 in. (1.9 x 2.7 x 1 cm)
Classification: Bronzes
Credit Line: Bequest of Richard B. Seager, 1926
Object Number: 26.31.515
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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