plaque
Object NamePlaque with Sphinx
Made FromGlass
Date1400-1250 BCE
Place MadeGreece
Techniquemold pressed
SizeOverall H: 2.3 cm, W: 1.5 cm
Accession Number59.1.60 B
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Glass from the Ancient World
Antikes Glas aus der Sammlung Ray Winfield Smith: Kurpfalzischen Museum Heidelberg
Verres Antiques de la Collection R.W. Smith
On ViewAncient Gallery
Physical DescriptionGlass completely weathered to an iridescent white film, original color cannot be determined; cast in an open mold without suspension holes. Rectangular plaque, single relief border on three sides and a ribbed reel pattern below, on this sits a sphinx facing right with a spiral tail and spiral decoration on chest perhaps suggesting a tuft of hair, the caricature-like head is covered with a flat hat and long tassel flower out from the center and back to the wing tip.Provenance
Source
Ray Winfield Smith
(American, 1897-1982) - 1959-07-27
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