Bacchanalian Procession

Royal Prussian Iron Foundry, Gleiwitz

About 1800

Titles Bacchanalian Procession (Descriptive)
Artist Royal Prussian Iron Foundry, Gleiwitz, Germany, operated 1798 - 1872
Medium iron
Dimensions 1 5/16 x 1 13/16 in., 14.4g (3.3 x 4.6 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Maurice Garbáty, 1962.91
Work Type medallion
Classification Medals

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