Accession_Number | 2004.5.1 |
Shape | Medusa antefix |
Shape_description | Frontal head of Medusa. |
Material | Terracotta |
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Decoration | The face is moulded, with ringlets at forehead, beaded hair at sides, and wavy locks as a beard, tongue protruding from mouth. The face is encircled in a u-shaped element terminating in volutes; petals on the outside. The face and other decoration are painted brown; a painted band beneath the face indicates the top of the dress. |
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Condition | Approximately 1/3 of the original remains (lower right corner), which has been restored with modern plaster, mostly undecorated. Where original paint remains it has been dulled and is scratched. |
Technique/Style | Moulded |
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Location | Myth and religion |
Edited_by | Amy; Kinsey |
Date_edited | 13.05.2004; 11.01.2006 |