Remains of a balustrade with a winged gryphon.

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Italy. Pompeii. Ancient Roman city destroyed by the eruption of the Vesuvius in 79 AD. Small Theatre or Odeon, built in 80 BC. Remains of a balustrade with a winged gryphon (lion's paw). Area of Ima cavea reserved to decurions. Campania.

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