Chimera of Arezzo
Author
Etruscan workshop
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.
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Physical type
Medium
Size
0.65 m
Material and technique
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