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Marble griffin head - Italy, 16th century
Marble griffin head - Italy, 16th century - Sculpture Style Renaissance Marble griffin head - Italy, 16th century -
Ref : 103243
2 500 €
Period :
<= 16th century
Provenance :
Italy
Medium :
Marble
Dimensions :
l. 11.42 inch X H. 7.87 inch X P. 8.27 inch
Sculpture  - Marble griffin head - Italy, 16th century
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Marble griffin head - Italy, 16th century

Marble griffin head
Italy, 16th century
On a modern stand
20 x 29 x 21 cm (without the stand)

The griffin is a legendary creature with the body of a lion, the head and wings of an eagle and horse ears.
Because the lion was traditionally considered the king of the beasts, and the eagle the king of the birds, by the Middle Ages, the griffin was thought to be an especially powerful and majestic creature. Since classical antiquity, griffins were known for guarding treasures and priceless possessions.

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Marble Sculpture Renaissance