Bowl with a Griffin , 6th-7th century
Gilded Silver

A profusion of lightly incised motifs are set within regularly spaced, diamond-shaped frames, The largest motif, a seated griffin (a symbol of royal power) shown in profile with magnificent, flame-like wings.
Original length 21cms.
Private collection. Auctioned by Artemis Gallery, Louisville CO, USA August 2020.

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