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CIRCA 600 B.C.
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A GREEK BRONZE GRIFFIN PROTOME
CIRCA 600 B.C.
Probably from a cauldron, the curving neck and head with incised scales, the menacing open beak with a projecting pointed tongue, large recessed eyes, central knob at the crown of the head between the upright ears (now missing), mounted
3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) high
CIRCA 600 B.C.
Probably from a cauldron, the curving neck and head with incised scales, the menacing open beak with a projecting pointed tongue, large recessed eyes, central knob at the crown of the head between the upright ears (now missing), mounted
3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) high
Provenance
European collection, formed 1930s onwards.
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