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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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