Bronze griffin attachment, Archaic, ca. 600–575 , Etruscan, Bronze, amber perhaps, H. 7 3/16 in. ( cm), Bronzes

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Bronze griffin attachment, Archaic, ca. 600–575 , Etruscan, Bronze, amber perhaps, H. 7 3/16 in. ( cm), Bronzes, This heavy, solid-cast griffin was the finial for another object, perhaps an andiron. Originally, the eyes were inlaid with other materials, such as amber and ivory, to create a more lifelike realism

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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