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Griffins

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  • A marble vase, and a marble tazza standing on a sepulchral chest. Etching by L. Roccheggiani, ca. 1811.
  • A Roman altar, a Greek metal vase and an Etruscan altar. Etching by L. Roccheggiani, ca. 1811.
  • Dragons and griffins around a lone flowering tree in a landscape on the outskirts of a town; representing a stage in the alchemical process. Coloured etching after etching, ca. 17th century.
  • A marble vase on a tripod. Etching by G.B. Piranesi, ca. 1770.
  • A griffin facing left surrounded by various flowers, fruits and insects. Engraving by D. Loggan, 1663, after W. Hollar.
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    An ancient bronze tripod in the royal collection at Portici, near Naples. Etching by G.B. Piranesi, 1778, after V. Brenna.

    Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778. | Date: [1778] | Reference: 3029766i
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    A marble vase on a tripod. Etching by G.B. Piranesi, ca. 1770.

    Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778. | Date: [between 1768 and 1778] | Reference: 756994i
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    A griffin facing left surrounded by various flowers, fruits and insects. Engraving by D. Loggan, 1663, after W. Hollar.

    Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677. | Date: [1674] | Reference: 24378i
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    Poligny (Jura), France: an ancient mosaic floor at the villa of Estavage (Chambrettes), including figures of gryphons and centaurs. Line engraving.

    | Date: 1800-1899 | Reference: 3086005i
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    A vase-painting: two gryphons attack a charioteer who defends with a sword. Coloured engraving, 17--.

    | Date: [1787?] | Reference: 2498911i
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