Record ID: FASW-D3A9FD
Object type: CANDLESTICK
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
This is a cast copper-alloy support for a probable three-legged object, measuring XX cm from tip of the ears to the tail. It takes the form of a hybrid marine animal, with a griffin's head and dolphin-like sinuous body and tail. The griffin's head is rendered in some detail. A small eye is set high on the head behind the beak. There is a transverse moulding where the high forward-curving ears meet the head. Beneath the ears on both sides are two folds or flaps. Behind the head is a projection with a central slot allowing the attachment of the support to the candlestick from which it p…
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 27th April 2021
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