Relief of an Arimasp fighting a griffin, probably a coffin decoration
Gilded terracotta
H: 6.6; W: 15.2 cm
Gift of Leon Pomerance, New York, to American Friends of the Israel Museum
Accession number:
73.7.19
Archaeology/Classical Archaeology
The Arimasps were a one-eyed people who lived north of the Black Sea. In their attempt to steal a cache of gold, they became embroiled in a ongoing battle against the griffins, the guardians of the treasure.
Exhibitions:
Dragons, Monsters and Fabulous Beasts, Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem, 09/03/2004 - 06/04/2005
