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Hercules and the Hydra, Royal Prussian Iron Foundry, Gleiwitz, cast iron

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Hercules and the Hydra

Royal Prussian Iron Foundry, Gleiwitz

About 1800

Titles Hercules and the Hydra (Descriptive)
Artist Royal Prussian Iron Foundry, Gleiwitz, Germany, operated 1798 - 1872
Medium cast iron
Dimensions 1 9/16 × 1 5/16 in., 17g (4 × 3.3 cm)
Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.481.134
Work Type medallion
Classification Medals

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