Gold pendant in the form of a gorgoneion (Gorgon's face)
Unknown
ca. 450 BCE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art
The pendant, which represents the face of a Gorgon, originally was elaborately embellished. Both earrings—of which only one is preserved—as well as the eyes would have contained enamel. Additional granulation articulated the hair, particularly around the proper left ear, and the teeth.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- ca. 450 BCE
- Medium
- Gold
- Culture
- Greek, Cypriot
- Department
- Greek and Roman Art
- Credit line
- The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
