Jakob Faurvig Thorvaldsens Museum Ubekendt, THM I 65 Seated sphinx Production DateNo earlier than 452 BC - No later than 448 BC Type of Work / ObjectSignet Ring > Paste Gem Location Denmark > Copenhagen > Thorvaldsens Museum > Upper Floor > Room 37 Inventory NumberI65 Catalogue NumberI65 Catalogue Level / CollectionThorvaldsen's Collections > Collection of Gems (I) Motif / Theme Animal > Mythological animals > Sphinx Additional Catalogue Information MaterialGlass Version / EditionGlass Cast Dimension Height 2.7 cm Width 2.4 cm Art Form / CraftStonemasonry / Stonecutting Culture / Period Greek > Classical period (480 BC - 323 BC) Owner Thorvaldsens Museum Acquisition ModeBequest from Bertel Thorvaldsen Acquisition DateMarch 24, 1844 Permalinkhttps://kataloget.thorvaldsensmuseum.dk/en/I65 Sources / Literature Poul Fossing: The Thorvaldsen Museum Catalogue of the Antique Engraved Gems and Cameos, 1929, 7
