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Leaded copper alloy figure of a winged beast (possibly a lion gryphon); standing position; vigorously modelled head; curved horns with truncated ends; a wing springs from each shoulder; stylised acanthus leaf decoration on chest; tail in the form of a ring. The figure was cast on a clay core, and then extensively worked, in particular most of the surface of the body was systematically roughened with a point or chisel apparently to create the impression of fur or hair. Vertical holes through the front paws; brief incised nastaliq inscription added later to rear left flank.
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