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Openwork Relief Fragment with Two Griffins Attacking an Animal

Openwork Relief Fragment with Two Griffins Attacking an Animal

Greek

This openwork relief fragment may have decorated a chest or sarcophagus. It depicts two griffins attacking an animal, possibly a bull, in the center. There are traces of blue wash and black paint on the griffin to the left. The griffin on the right is missing a piece from a hind leg.

Plaster

Classical period, Late, to Early Hellenistic

Sculpture