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Villa d'Este: 100 Fountains Lion fountain, 16th century, Tepeaca, Mexico; in the Museo Nacional Virreinal, Tepotzotlán, Mexico.
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Villa d'Este: 100 Fountains
Lion fountain, 16th century, Tepeaca, Mexico; in the Museo Nacional Virreinal, Tepotzotlán, Mexico.
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