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Limestone Griffin Figure, Classical Cypriot statue
Limestone Griffin Figure, Classical Cypriot, c. 400–300 BC. British Museum, 1894,1101.129.CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Classical

Limestone Griffin Figure

Limestone figure of griffin devouring its prey; the figure sits on a low base of irregular height; the anatomical details are crudely executed, with wings and mane rendered with rough parallel incisions; between its claws, the beast holds an indeterminate object, probably its prey; traces of red and black paint on the wings, mane, paws and base; currently mounted on a high limestone pedestal. Dimensions: Height: 9.50 centimetres; Length: 11 centimetres; Width: 2.50 centimetres Object Type: figure Techniques: painted; incised

Classification

Object type
Stone sculpture
Motif
Sphinx and griffin
Material
StoneLimestone
Period
probablyIron AgeCypro-Classical
Date
400 - 300 BC
Place of production
probablyCyprus
Findspot
Amathus

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Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Amathus

Identifiers

Accession no.
1894,1101.129, British Museum · Museum record

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