Griffin and Other Monster

Gil de Siloe Spanish

15th century

Not on view

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Title: Griffin and Other Monster
Artist: Gil de Siloe (Spanish, active 1475–1505)
Date: 15th century
Culture: Spanish
Medium: Alabaster
Dimensions: Overall: 18 5/16 x 9 7/8 x 9 1/4 in. (46.5 x 25.1 x 23.5 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Alabaster
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1927
Object Number: 27.18.1
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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