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Description : Greece, Archaic Period, ca. 600 to 500 BCE. A charming miniature cast bronze griffin, shown standing, with a somewhat abstract body. The griffin head is fierce, with pointed ears, large eyes, and a down-curved beak emphasized. The body is long and curved, with two nubbin projections serving as legs. A long, upwardly-curved wing rests along the back. The body is heavily incised to create the impression of feathers and fur. The griffin, half eagle and half lion, was a fierce symbol of divine power. The tradition was long lasting - we know of examples from ancient Iran and Egypt that are from ca. 3000 BCE - and the animal continued to appear in classically-inspired art into the early modern period. Size: 1.35 W x 1.15 H (3.4 cm x 2.9 cm) Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #133267
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