Bronze head of a griffin, third quarter of the 7th century

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Bronze head of a griffin, third quarter of the 7th century , Greek, Bronze, H. 10 3/16 in. ( cm), Bronzes, From Olympia. Bronze cauldrons set on tripods or conical stands were among the most spectacular votive gifts dedicated in Greek sanctuaries from the eighth to the sixth centuries Cast-bronze griffins' heads often decorated the cauldron rims; they projected outward from the shoulder of the vessel on long necks made of hammered or cast bronze

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