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Griffin-Headed Handle2nd-3rd century A.D.

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Bronze sculpture of a serpentine creature with a hooked bird head, small loop below the neck, vestigial limbs, and a cloven hoof terminus, with green patina

Unknown, Griffin-Headed Handle, 2nd-3rd century A.D., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Martin and Herbert Orenstein, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Griffin-Headed Handle
Culture
Roman
Place Made
Italy
Date Made
2nd-3rd century A.D.
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Length: 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Martin and Herbert Orenstein
Accession Number
M.81.255.7
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture: Greek and Roman