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Praxiteles sculpted Greek work, dating to c. 350–200 BCE. Made from bronze, copper and stone inlay, it measures Overall: 14.8 x 9.4 x 3.6 cm (5 13/16 x 3 11/16 x 1 7/16 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Greek and Roman Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to c. 350–200 BCE. It's made from bronze, copper and stone inlay. Dimensions: Overall: 14.8 x 9.4 x 3.6 cm (5 13/16 x 3 11/16 x 1 7/16 in.).

It's made from bronze, copper and stone inlay. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

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