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Greek, South Italian, Tarentine
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.
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Title: Terracotta gorgoneion antefix (roof tile)
Period: Classical
Date: 2nd half of the 5th century BCE
Culture: Greek, South Italian, Tarentine
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions:
H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm.)
W. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm.)
Classification: Terracottas
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
Object Number: 20.215
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