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Winged sphinx (one of a pair)

late 18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Winged sphinx (one of a pair)
  • Date: late 18th century
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Wood
  • Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 10 3/16 × 9 5/16 × 4 15/16 in. (25.9 × 23.7 × 12.5 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906
  • Object Number: 07.225.361a
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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