Head of a griffin

Roman, 3rd – 4th Century AD

Bronze.

H 4 cm W 1.8 cm D 3.7 cm

Fitting in form of griffin's head with a strong, hook-like curved beak; large ears and upright plumage on the top of the head. Details incised; two pierced holes, probably for attachment and hanging.

cf. The British Museum no. 1851,0913.3 oder 1897,0820.1

cf.

Musée du Louvre Numéro principal: NIII 2311

Provenance

German private collection J. R. (1941-2021), acquired between 1960 and 1990 on the European art market – mainly in the 1970s and 1980s at auctions in London.

Accompanied by an IADAA Interpol search certificate.

Price

€ 900

Item

7595

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