Hercules and Omphale

Royal Prussian Iron Foundry, Gleiwitz

About 1800

Titles Hercules and Omphale (Descriptive)
Artist Royal Prussian Iron Foundry, Gleiwitz, Germany, operated 1798 - 1872
Medium cast iron
Dimensions 1 × 3/4 in., 3g (2.5 × 1.9 cm)
Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.481.206
Work Type medallion
Classification Medals

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