Philinos Sphinx - NYC, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 40° 46.720 W 073° 57.767
18T E 587523 N 4514704
This sphinx is located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Waymark Code: WMKXQM
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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This marble sphinx is located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The accompanying placard informs us that it is Greek from c. 580-575 BC. It was once the sculpture on the grave of a young man named Philinos or Thalinos.
Style: Greek

Medium: marble

Head Type: Man

Street Address:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Avenue
New York City, NY USA

Statue Name: Not listed

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Head Namesake: Not listed

Website: Not listed
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