Jakob Faurvig Thorvaldsens Museum Ubekendt, THM I 65 Seated sphinx DateringNo earlier than 452 f.Kr. - No later than 448 f.Kr. 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) Motiv / Tema Animal > Mythological animals > Sphinx Additional Catalogue Information MaterialGlass Version / EditionGlass Cast Dimension Width 2.4 cm Height 2.7 cm Art Form / CraftStonemasonry / Stonecutting Culture / Period Greek > Classical period (480 f.Kr. - 323 f.Kr.) Owner Thorvaldsens Museum Acquisition ModeBequest from Bertel Thorvaldsen Acquisition Date24.3.1844 Permalinkhttps://kataloget.thorvaldsensmuseum.dk/en/I65 Sources / Literature Poul Fossing: The Thorvaldsen Museum Catalogue of the Antique Engraved Gems and Cameos, 1929, 7
