Griffin & Sphinx - Washington, DC
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N 38° 53.276 W 077° 01.575
18S E 324259 N 4306291
Located in the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery.
Waymark Code: WMRYMP
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 08/23/2016
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Two lions are the main feature of this relief panel, however the smaller band around the panel also depicts a griffin and sphinx. A Museum sign indicates that the limestone piece is from the later half of the 14th century Iran.
Time Period: Ancient
Approximate Date of Epic Period: 2000 BC
Epic Type: Mythical
Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art
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