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A marble vase, and a marble tazza standing on a sepulchral chest. Etching by L. Roccheggiani, ca. 1811.

A Roman altar, a Greek metal vase and an Etruscan altar. Etching by L. Roccheggiani, ca. 1811.

Dragons and griffins around a lone flowering tree in a landscape on the outskirts of a town; representing a stage in the alchemical process. Coloured etching after etching, ca. 17th century.

A marble vase on a tripod. Etching by G.B. Piranesi, ca. 1770.

A griffin facing left surrounded by various flowers, fruits and insects. Engraving by D. Loggan, 1663, after W. Hollar.

A vase-painting: two gryphons attack a charioteer who defends with a sword. Coloured engraving, 17--.

A tripod, a copper vase and an Egyptian-style chair. Etching by L. Roccheggiani, ca. 1811.

An ancient bronze tripod in the royal collection at Portici, near Naples. Etching by G.B. Piranesi, 1778, after V. Brenna.

Poligny (Jura), France: an ancient mosaic floor at the villa of Estavage (Chambrettes), including figures of gryphons and centaurs. Line engraving.

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An ancient bronze tripod in the royal collection at Portici, near Naples. Etching by G.B. Piranesi, 1778, after V. Brenna.

A marble vase on a tripod. Etching by G.B. Piranesi, ca. 1770.

A griffin facing left surrounded by various flowers, fruits and insects. Engraving by D. Loggan, 1663, after W. Hollar.

Poligny (Jura), France: an ancient mosaic floor at the villa of Estavage (Chambrettes), including figures of gryphons and centaurs. Line engraving.

A vase-painting: two gryphons attack a charioteer who defends with a sword. Coloured engraving, 17--.