STUNNING GREEK BONE GRIFFIN APPLIQUE

Ca. 500 BC. A carved bone applique depicting an advancing griffin with the forelegs raised and the hind legs extended above a narrow integral base. The aquiline head has an open beak and a prominent crest. A large wing sweeps back over the body, with the feathers arranged in overlapping rows. A circular perforation pierces the torso. For similar see: Gli Ori di Taranto (Inv. 12.346) Size: 110mm x 70mm; Weight: 50g Provenance: London private collection, Mayfair; ex UK collection, 1970s–1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£500

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