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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
  • Type
  • Mythical
  • Style
  • Creature
  • Greek
  • Head
  • Cauldron
  • Griffin
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
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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