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Large Griffin plaque Period: Hellenistic Age (4th-1st century B.C.) Artist: Hellenistic artist Product Code: 410W Weight: 15 lbs (6.8 kg) Dimensions: Wide: 20.5" High: 12.5" Deep: 2.25" (52cm x 32cm x 6cm) Made of cast stone and hand-finished in antique finish The griffin (also spelt gryphon, griffon or gryphin) is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and either a head of an eagle or a lion. The female has the wings of an eagle. The male (known as a keythong) has projecting spikes instead of wings and is less frequently depicted. In the artwork of ancient Persia, as well as in the artwork of other parts of the ancient world from Scythia to Macedonia and Greece, the Griffin has special place. In Babylon the griffin has lions head and body but wings of an eagle. Babylon was conquered by the Persians and then by Alexander the Great and the Macedonians. Its famous walls depict the lion griffins. Item No. 410 Weight 15 Lb. Dimensions Wide: 20.5" High: 12.5" Deep: 2.25" Made of cast stone with white finish, comes with a hole or a hook in the back for easy wall hanging. Made of cast stone. Cast stone is a type of gypsum cement whose properties are much different from plaster of paris which is what most sculpture shops use. Unlike plaster, which is soft, light and weak, cast stone is hard, heavy and strong. Cast stone feels like, and is heavy like a real stone would be, which can be experienced as soon you try to lift it. Finish: white THIS ITEM IS BRAND NEW! PAYMENT: We accept PayPal, VISA, Master Card, American Express, Discover. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. ujak SHIPPING USA: Displayed shipping charges are within USA (except Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and APO/FPO). Please contact us for shipping quote if ordering outside continental USA. SHIPPING INTERNATIONAL: We accept international orders and we ship worldwide. Please contact us for an international shipping quote prior to placing an order. Please make sure to let us know your city and postal code in your country so that we can calculate the most accurate shipping cost for your order. For international shipments, applicable customs import duties of your country, local taxes and brokerage fees, may or may not be the responsibility of the receiver at the time of delivery. Please check with your country's local customs office for more information regarding these possible charges. RETURNS: We insure all of our shipments and are very careful about how our items are packaged and shipped. If in an unlikely event you receive a damaged item, please contact us the same day so that we can file a damage claim with the shipper. Please note that you will need to present a proof of the damage – emailing us pictures is acceptable. Returns are accepted within the time-frame specified in this listing. You may exchange this item or receive a refund for your return, provided it is returned undamaged in original condition and packaging. Shipping charges are not refundable. Buyer pays for return shipping charges. Items should be returned insured for your protection. Visit our store for more great products! Feel free to ask any questions you may have.