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| Keywords: Greek - Earring with Lion-Griffin Head - Walters 571732.jpg The lion-griffin head is worked in repoussé in two halves left and right and chased; ears teeth and crest were separately made and applied Two holes remain where the griffin horns once were Probably contemporary with the lion head hoop Walters 57 1665 the lion-griffin head hoop introduces an Achaemenid motif into the Hellenistic repertory This type is less widespread than the lion head hoop century 4 3 BC Hellenistic gold cm 2 8 2 3 1 3 accession number 57 1732 29497 Henry Walters New York date of acquisition unknown by purchase Sadie Jones Mrs Henry Walters New York 1931 by inheritance Sale Parke-Bernet Galleries New York December 2 1943 lot 524 Walters Art Museum 1943 by purchase Museum purchase with funds provided by the S A P Fund formerly part of the Walters Collection 1943 Jewelry - Ancient to Modern The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1979-1980 From Alexander to Cleopatra Greek Art of the Hellenistic Age The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1988-1989 place of origin Greece Walters Art Museum license Ancient Greek art in the Walters Art Museum Jewellery in the Walters Art Museum Art from Greece Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs artist update | ||||
