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The Captive Hercules
The Captive Hercules

The Captive Hercules

Datec. 1655
Mediumivory
DimensionsOverall: 20.7 cm (8 1/8 in.)
Credit LineThe Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Category
    Object numberAGOID.70542
    Copyright
    © 2017 Art Gallery of Ontario
    Location
    • Gallery 110 Thomson European

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