Egyptian or Alexandrian Obelisk

Modern
1881
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.
This object is not part of The Met collection. It was in the Museum for a special exhibition and has been returned to the lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Egyptian or Alexandrian Obelisk
  • Artist: Tiffany & Co. (1837–present)
  • Artist: copyright Henry H. Gorringe
  • Period: Modern
  • Date: 1881
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: H. 38.1 cm (15 in.); Base: 8.3 × 8.3 cm (3 1/4 × 3 1/4 in.)
  • Credit Line: Museum of the City of New York. Gift of Mrs. Rowland Stebbins, Jr., in loving memory of her husband, 1989
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art