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Chisel or ligula
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Chisel or ligula

TitleChisel or ligula
MediumBronze
ClassificationBronzes
OriginRoman Roman
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1917
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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