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Griffin headed cauldron of Greek Near Eastern influenced type
Griffin headed cauldron of Greek Near Eastern influenced type
Object Number 2004.24.17417
Display Title Griffin headed cauldron of Greek Near Eastern influenced type
Descriptions
Object Description Griffin-headed cauldron of Greek Near Eastern influenced type. Circle of the cauldrons, 7th cen. B.C. Italy: Vetulonia. 2.5 x 3.5 Taken by: F.P. Orchard July 1944. From: "Villanovana and Early Etruscans: A Study of the Early Iron Age in Italy as It is Seen near Bologna, in Etruria and in Latium," by David 132, fig. 45.
Subject
  • Mythical
  • Greek
  • Creature
  • Type
  • Style
  • Griffin
  • Head
  • Cauldron
Department Photographic
Date July 1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Italy / Tuscany / Grossetto / Circle grave of Cerrecchio
Additional Geographic Terms Vetulonia, near
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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