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Historical Archive: Pisa griffin, gryphon Cast bronze with engraving, eleventh century (Taifa period) Height 107 cm, length 87 cm, width 43 cm (42.1 x 34.25 x 16.9 inches) Probably Spain, possibly Fatimid North Africa, Iran, Egypt, or Sicily probably a fountain decoration, possibly an automaton; on the top of Pisa cathedral until 1828 Kufic inscriptions: Perfect blessing, complete well-being. Perfect joy, perpetual peace. Perfect health, happiness [support] for the owner. Pisa, Museo dell'Opera del Duomo |