Chimera of Arezzo
Format
TIFF
Author
Start date
400 B.C.
End date
400 B.C.
Historical period
1st millennium B.C.
Description
Bronze statue of a Chimera. It was originally part of a larger sculptural group with the Greek hero Bellerophon. This sculpture was likely created as a votive offering to the Etruscan god Tinia. It was discovered on November 15, 1553 by construction workers near the San Lorentino gate in Arezzo.
Language
zxx
Physical type
Medium
Size
0.65 m
Material and technique
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