Stiloforo in the form of a Griffin

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A Padovan sculptor created this remarkable sculpture in the latter half of the 18th century. The artwork takes the form of a stylized griffin, specifically designed to be a stiloforo, a term originating from Greek that translates to "Bearer of a column." Unlike its counterpart, the Caryatid, this stalwart figure supports a column from beneath, often depicted as a lion or a majestic griffin - powerful symbols of safeguarding and protection.