id:			152687
accession number:	1985.49
share license status:	CC0
url:			https://clevelandart.org/art/1985.49
updated:		2024-03-26 01:59:57.141000

Sphinx, c. 500 BCE. South Italy, Taranto, Greek. Amber; overall: 5.8 x 2.3 cm (2 5/16 x 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1985.49

title:				Sphinx
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creation date:			c. 500 BCE
creation date earliest:		-505
creation date latest:		-495
current location:		102D Pre-Roman
creditline:			Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
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culture:	South Italy, Taranto, Greek
technique:	amber
department:	Greek and Roman Art
collection:	GR - Greek
type:		Sculpture
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measurements: Overall: 5.8 x 2.3 cm (2 5/16 x 7/8 in.)
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* {'description': 'CMA 1986: "Year in Review for 1985," CMA Bulletin 73 (Feb. 1986) 62, no. 2.', 'opening_date': '1986-02-01T00:00:00'}

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