Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

Chimera of Arezzo. Mythical creature with lion's body and three heads (lion, goat, serpent)

Creator

Unknown

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Time Period

First half of 4th c. BC

Abstract

Total from right front (frontal view of head)

Keywords

Period: Etruscan, Sculpture

Alt Text

A bronze statue of a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle, perched on a wooden pedestal. The sculpture features intricate detailing of feathers and fur.

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Media Type

Pictures

Identifier

A01-JIC0901

Chimera of Arezzo. Mythical creature with lion's body and three heads (lion, goat, serpent)

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