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Head of a Woman (Egyptian Head)

Gaston Lachaise (American, born France. 1882-1935)

1923. Bronze, 20 x 9 3/4 x 9 1/8" (50.8 x 24.7 x 23.1 cm) including base. Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller

606.1939

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Gaston Lachaise (American, born France. 1882-1935)

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