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1909

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2015

2025

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Statue, Griffon (possibly France)

This is a statue, griffon. We acquired it in 1909. Its medium is bronze (gilt), gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a): 16 x 8 x 14 cm (6 5/16 x 3 1/8 x 5 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Statue, Griffon (possibly France); bronze (gilt), gold; H x W x D (a): 16 x 8 x 14 cm (6 5/16 x 3 1/8 x 5 1/2 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1909-25-79-a,b

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