Griffin's Book of Trades or Circle of The Useful Arts

Inspired by Near Eastern vessels and monster imagery, Greek metal smiths of the seventh century BC produced numerous cauldrons of hammered metal that were adorned with the heads an...

This pelike, a two-handled jar with a baggy body, depicts a fight between a figure on horseback and a mythical creature, a lion-headed griffin. The griffin’s paws (now largely lost...

This vertically oriented, rectangular, multicolor woodblock print comprises four compositional units. Printed in purple, a five-armed octopus- or starfish-shaped emblem dominates t...

Duncan in profile left, in uniform with decorations. Frame is sealed at back....