The Silk Road A Creature Resembling A Griffin
Artist: La Route De La Soie Médiévale
* It is a calcite bas-relief depicting a wingless griffin—with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion—adorned with *ruyi* motifs and branches.
The reverse side features mounting holes and an inscription in the center (see photograph). Although the ornamentation appears to follow a Chinese stylization inspired by the Ming Dynasty, I suspect a Central Asian origin—somewhere along the “Silk Road,” perhaps in Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, or Mongolia. I would be very interested in your opinion on this matter; the syncretism of styles makes dating it quite complex, in my view. The craftsmanship does not appear to be machine-made, and the griffin has a polish reminiscent of marble; the stone itself reveals crystalline sheen. Provenance: acquired from a 17th-century building
The reverse side features mounting holes and an inscription in the center (see photograph). Although the ornamentation appears to follow a Chinese stylization inspired by the Ming Dynasty, I suspect a Central Asian origin—somewhere along the “Silk Road,” perhaps in Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, or Mongolia. I would be very interested in your opinion on this matter; the syncretism of styles makes dating it quite complex, in my view. The craftsmanship does not appear to be machine-made, and the griffin has a polish reminiscent of marble; the stone itself reveals crystalline sheen. Provenance: acquired from a 17th-century building
2 450 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Stone
Length: 42 cm
Height: 44 cm
Reference (ID): 1855623
Availability: In stock
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