Electra

Royal Prussian Iron Foundry, Gleiwitz

About 1800

Titles Electra (Descriptive)
Artist Royal Prussian Iron Foundry, Gleiwitz, Germany, operated 1798 - 1872
Medium cast iron
Dimensions 1 1/8 x 7/8 in., 9.4g (2.9 x 2.2 cm)
Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.481.118
Work Type medallion
Classification Medals

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