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Griffin ancient Greek Persian sculpture plaque
Item 552
This cast stone antique finished sculpture has the following dimensions:
Weight 0.8 Lb. Dimensions W: 9.5" H: 7.5" D: 1"
The plaque comes with a metal hook in the back for easy wall-hanging.
This is a reproduction of an ancient sculpture of the mythological Griffin central in the ancient Persian,
Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman art.
The griffin (also spelt gryphon, griffon or gryphin) is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and
the head of an eagle with the addition of prominent ears. The female has the wings of an eagle. The
male (known as a keythong) has projecting spikes instead of wings and is less frequently depicted.
In the artwork of ancient Persia, as well as in the artwork of other parts of the ancient world from
Scythia to Macedonia and Greece, the Griffin has special place.
$35.00
Item 552
This cast stone antique finished sculpture has the following dimensions:
Weight 0.8 Lb. Dimensions W: 9.5" H: 7.5" D: 1"
The plaque comes with a metal hook in the back for easy wall-hanging.
This is a reproduction of an ancient sculpture of the mythological Griffin central in the ancient Persian,
Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman art.
The griffin (also spelt gryphon, griffon or gryphin) is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and
the head of an eagle with the addition of prominent ears. The female has the wings of an eagle. The
male (known as a keythong) has projecting spikes instead of wings and is less frequently depicted.
In the artwork of ancient Persia, as well as in the artwork of other parts of the ancient world from
Scythia to Macedonia and Greece, the Griffin has special place.
$35.00
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