Gorgoneion - Ancient Greek Vase Painting (original) (raw)
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P23.3 GORGONEION
DETAILS
| Museum Collection | British Museum, London |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | London 1867,0508.1048 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 202205 |
| Ware | Attic Red Figure |
| Shape | Hydria |
| Painter | Attributed to the Group of London E445 |
| Date | ca. 490 B.C. |
| Period | Late Archaic / Early Classical |
DESCRIPTION
The round face of the Gorgon Medusa is depicted with large, staring eyes, a wide, tusked mouth, protruding tongue, and pierced ears. The head is ringed with small, coiling serpents.