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Silver statuette of a sphinx with gilding

5th century BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 158
Gilded silver sphinx perched upon an Ionic capital with head turned to the left.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Silver statuette of a sphinx with gilding
  • Period: Classical
  • Date: 5th century BCE
  • Culture: Greek
  • Medium: Silver, with gilding
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/4 x 3/4in. (3.2 x 1.9cm)
  • Classification: Gold and Silver
  • Credit Line: Gift of Christos G. Bastis, in honor of Philippe de Montebello, 1995
  • Object Number: 1995.539.5
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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