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Relief of a Griffin
Greek, South Italian
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
1.5 x 2.4 cm (9/16 x 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession Number01.7973
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionRelief. Griffin. On small square plate with bevelled edges. Griffin charges to left. Red on background; gilt on griffin.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: W. H. Forman Collection; by 1900: with Sotheby, Wilkinson and Hodge, 13 Wellington Street, Strand, London W.C (auction of the Forman Collection, part 2, July 2 - 5, 1900, lot 191 [including MFA 01.7969 - 01.7980]); by date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren, December 1901