AN ISLAMIC PISA GRIFFIN BRONZE LOCK

PERIOD:
Cross 10 x 7 High Cm
ORIGIN:
Andalusia Spain
DIMENSIONS:
Cross 10 x 7 High Cm
DESCRIPTION:
Of a form an Islamic Pisa griffin bronze lock, with its extremely long body standing with strong posture connoting pride upon all four diminutive legs and looking upward with its endearing face presenting enthusiastic ears, incised wide-open eyes, and a pronounced snout, the an engraved motifs key elongated with welded “T”cropped up.
Adding to its appeal, its coat is embellished with incised lines below the collar.
The Pisa Griffin is a bronze lock of a said to have known as a gryphon a mythical beast, that has remained in Pisa, Italy since the Middle Ages despite its Islamic origin, specifically 11th century Al-Andalus(Islamic Spain).form of Perfect benediction.
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PROVENANCE:
Private Collections from Monaco
CERTIFICATE:
Comes with a certificate from the Art Loss Register