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1904

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2015

2025

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Griffon

This is a griffon. We acquired it in 1904. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Jacob H. Schiff. It is credited Gift of Jacob H. Schiff.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 13.2 x 9.8 x 3 cm (5 3/16 x 3 7/8 x 1 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Griffon; L x W x D: 13.2 x 9.8 x 3 cm (5 3/16 x 3 7/8 x 1 3/16 in.); Gift of Jacob H. Schiff; 1904-20-126

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