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Lion of Persia
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Lion of Persia

Datec. 1832
MediumCrayon lithograph
DimensionsSheet: 222 × 306 mm. (8 3/4 × 12 1/16 in.)
Image: 136 × 226 mm. (5 3/8 × 8 7/8 in.)
Credit LineThe George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object number1996.48.5005
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Last Updated1/11/24
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