Jump to content
tickets
Member
|
Make a donation
Search
Visit
Plan Your Visit
Buy Tickets
Become a Member
Museum Map
Food and Drink
Accessibility
Group Visits
Exhibitions and Events
Exhibitions
Events and Tours
Performances
Art
The Met Collection
Curatorial Areas
Conservation and Scientific Research
Learn with Us
Learning Resources
Publications
Timeline of Art History
Workshops and Activities
Articles, videos, and podcasts
Research
Libraries and Research Centers
Shop
Search
Go
Perspectives
Art Explained
Jul 3, 2013
Read more
Read less
Artworks in this video
Marble capital and finial in the form of a sphinx
Greek, Attic
Related
ABOUT
Art, Explained
COLLECTION
View thousands of artworks in The Met’s online collection.
PERSPECTIVES
Explore deep dives on art, interviews, personal essays, scientific discoveries, and more.
Topics
Art-Making
Behind the Scenes
Fashion
For Families
From the Archives
Identity
In Circulation
Music
Notes from Museum Leadership
On View
Provenance
Religion and Spirituality
Technology
Materials
Nature
Pride
Social Change
