- French Gilt Bronze
- French Gilt Bronze Griffin Candlestick, 19th Century
- Bronze
- 8 x 3 x 4.5 in
- Inv: 824665
- $275
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Available
The lion was traditionally considered the king of the beasts, and the eagle the king of the birds, by the Middle Ages, the griffin was thought to be an especially powerful and majestic creature. Combining the strength and courage of a lion with the speed and aerial abilities of an eagle, griffins symbolize power, wisdom, and protection. The turtle symbolizing longevity.
- Subject Matter: Candlestick