Remarks: Fragment of antefix with Gorgon head in relief. Large almond-shaped eye surrounded by deep channel. Rounded corner of open mouth with deep channel around outer edge of lips. Upper and lower teeth visible. Ear modelled with helix. Hair possibly in snake curls(?) over top of forehead.
Bibliography: Scavo nello scavo 2004, pp. 61-62, no. I.c.3; Moretti Sgubini & Ricciardi 2006, p. 103, fig. 10.6; Winter 2009a, p. 174, 3.C.2.a
Publication record: Scavo nello scavo. Gli Etruschi non visti. Author: Moretti Sgubini, A.M.. Place of publication: Viterbo. Publication Date: 2004 Symbols of Wealth and Power: Architectural Terracotta Decoration in Etruria and Central Italy, 640-510 B.C.. Author: Winter, N.A.. Journal and volume number: MAAR Suppl. 9. Place of publication: Ann Arbor. Publication Date: 2009 Vulci: materiali architettonici di vecchi e nuovi scavi. Author: Moretti Sgubini, A.M. & L. Ricciardi. Journal and volume number: Deliciae Fictiles III. Place of publication: Oxford. Publication Date: 2006. Pages: 103-115
Type of decoration: Gorgoneion
Last Recorded Collection: Museo Archeologico
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 17.2
Width: 8
Clay: Reddish
Condition: Preserves right side of head
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