Chimera of Arezzo

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Authors:	Etruscan workshop
Title:	Chimera of Arezzo
Start date:	-400
End date:	-400
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.
Size:	0.65 m
Place:	National Archaeological Museum, Italy
Languages:	No linguistic content; Not applicable
Medium:	bronze (metal)
Project:	BYZART Project
Fond:	UNIBO Europeana Archaeology
Physical type:	sculpture (visual works)
Material and technique:	casting (process)
Data provider:	University of Bologna
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Appears in Collections:	BYZART