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Alexandria · MMXXVIExplicit colophon · 2026

Perseus with the Head of Medus · Alexandria

Work · 16th c. CE

Perseus with the Head of Medus

Also known as

Celliniren Pertseo
La cosa
La cosa
Perseo con la cabeza de Medusa
Perseo con la testa de Medusa
Perseo con la testa di Medusa

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