rhyton drinking horn, unknown maker from Europe

Artwork Overview

rhyton drinking horn , early 1900s
Where object was made: probably Europe
Material/technique: brass; silver plating
Dimensions:
Object Height/Width (Height x Width): 16.4 x 10.1 cm
Object Height/Width (Height x Width): 6 7/16 x 4 in
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Condra Henry Miller
Accession number: 1995.0085.a,b,c
Not on display

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Used for ceremonial purposes, this drinking horn was sculpted with the details of a griffin. The griffin is a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. In heraldry, the griffin stands for strength and courage.

Exhibitions

Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021