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Three Griffin-Protomai
Unknown artist, 650–600 BC

A number of these griffin foreparts in fine black pottery have been found. Made in Southern Etruria. No doubt meant to fit over projections on bucchero vessels - probably lid of an elaborate pyxis.
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Title of artwork, date
Three Griffin-Protomai, 650–600 BC
Date supported
1967
Medium and material
Black pottery
Dimensions
10 cm
Grant
237
Total cost
237
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