Z46.2 GRIFFIN & HORSE
| Museum Collection | Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Corinth |
| Date | ca 400 B.C. |
| Period | Classical Greek |
DESCRIPTION
A Griffin (Greek Gryps) attacks a horse, biting it on the back of the neck and raking it with its claws. A second Griffin (not shown) attacks a horse from behind. The creature is depicted as a lion with the head and wings of an eagle.