Guardian Griffin (pair)
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Guardian Griffin (pair)

TitleGuardian Griffin (pair)
Date1150–1175 12th century
Mediumpink limestone (called "Verona Marble")
ClassificationSculpture
OriginNorthern Italy, Emilia, 12th century Northern Italy
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineGuardian Griffin (pair), 1150–1175. Northern Italy, Emilia, 12th century. Pink limestone (called "Verona Marble"); overall: 75.9 x 50.2 x 120.7 cm (29 7/8 x 19 3/4 x 47 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust, 1928.861
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Guardian Griffin (pair)” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1150–1175. It is executed in pink limestone (called "verona marble") and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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