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The Greek Slave by Hiram Powers

The Greek Slave

Hiram Powers · 1849

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Artist
Hiram Powers
Date
1849
Medium
Parian porcelain
Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dimensions
H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Collection
The American Wing
Culture
American
Credit line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Russell E. Burke III, 1983
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