Guardian Griffin (pair)
| Title | Guardian Griffin (pair) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1150–1175 12th century |
| Medium | pink limestone (called "Verona Marble") |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Origin | Northern Italy, Emilia, 12th century Northern Italy |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Guardian 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 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“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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Recorded origin: Northern Italy, Emilia, 12th century. Browse more public-domain art from Northern Italy.
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