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Gryphon, Mammalian Half (detail)

Rault of Rennes, France

circa 1970

Above the scroll reading "Wisdom Understanding," animal claws and a tail reveal the dual nature of the Gryphon. The figurative elements are on painted glass, while various shades of gold dalle de verre form a mosaic background.

 

Gryphon, Mammalian Half (detail)