Bellerephon and Chimaera. Riding Pegasus, Bellerephon raises his sword over Chimaera. The beast takes the form of a lioness with a snake for a tail, and a goat emerging from the back. Such plaques as this were used to decorate wooden chests. Terracotta plaque made on Melos about 450 BC
Bellerephon and Chimaera. Riding Pegasus, Bellerephon raises his sword over Chimaera. The beast takes the form of a lioness with a snake for a tail, and a goat emerging from the back. Such plaques as this were used to decorate wooden chests. Terracotta plaque made on Melos about 450 BC
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