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Print, Construction details- Tomb of Cecilia Metella, from Antichita Romane III

This is a Print. It was created by Giovanni Battista Piranesi. We acquired it in 1954. Its medium is engraving. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

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Print, Construction details- Tomb of Cecilia Metella, from Antichita Romane III; Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720–1778); Italy; engraving; 1954-131-1

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