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Panel with Cross and Griffins

6th–7th century
Not on view
This wooden panel, possibly from a piece of furniture, is decorated with three roundels like those on textiles. A Greek cross is flanked by a pair of confronted griffins, mythological creatures whose images were often represented in the art of the ancient world.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Panel with Cross and Griffins
  • Date: 6th–7th century
  • Geography: Made in Egypt
  • Medium: Wood; carved and painted
  • Dimensions: H. 6 7/16 in. (16.4 cm)
    W. 19 11/16 in. (50 cm)
    D. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
    Wt.
  • Classification: Wood
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1928
  • Object Number: 28.12
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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