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The Art Institute of Chicago [AIC}
I had long wondered what these skulls are..
These are called Bucranium, pural is bucrania..
which is Greek for "the skull of an ox".
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Note how the lion "on prowl", has left behind the skulls of oxen..
Here are some more planters at AIC, with classic decorations..
Maybe I just needed an excuse to post flower images..
For more on.. [click on the link]..
The Art Institute of Chicago...
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