dwellerinthelibrary:“Terracotta Acroterion. Early 5th century BC. # MS 1832. Acroteria, guardian sta
dwellerinthelibrary:“Terracotta Acroterion. Early 5th century BC. # MS 1832. Acroteria, guardian statues of gods and monsters, stalked the temple roofs. This one, in the form of a griffin, once stood on a roof corner. (via Terracotta Acroterion in the University of Pennsylvania Museum, November 2009 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!) -- source link
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