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COLEM:2001.96.5

Colchester Collections

figure, griffin

This copper-alloy mount is in the form of a griffin’s head. It dates to the late Iron Age and was found in a burial at Lexden, Colchester in 1924This bronze figurine of a griffin features in the Mythical Creatures exhibition. It was found in an Iron Age grave in Colchester known as The Lexden Tumulus. This burial mound of a wealthy man contained many grave goods including this griffin. To the Iron Age people, the griffin represented power and protection. This copper alloy mount is in the form of a griffin's head. It dates to the late Iron Age and was found in a burial at Lexden in 1924. It was likely part of a piece of furniture or decorated a large metal vessel of some kind. The mount is currently on display at Colchester Castle.

Iron Age, late

height: 135.00 mm
width: 40.00 mm
depth: 70.00 mm

On Display - Castle, Colchester