Terracotta gorgoneion antefix (roof tile)

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2nd half of the 5th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

The style of this gorgoneion antefix is of a transitional type between the archaic, more fierce Medusa and the calm Medusa of later centuries. Traces of white slip remain on her face, and a few traces of paint from the once bright yellow hair can still be seen on her head. The irises of her eyes would have been painted blue or black.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd half of the 5th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, South Italian, Tarentine

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1920