Apulian Medusa

Culture: South Italy/Apulia

Period: 350-320 B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: Diameter 9.6 cm

Price: Sold

Ref: 2043

Provenance: German private collection, acquired on 11 June 2006 at the German art market, before private collection Netherlands.

Condition: Beautiful color remains, fragment of a volute krater.

Description: Wonderful depiction of the Gorgon, who – after an amorous play with Poseidon – was transformed by Pallas Athena into a monster with serpent hair. Her appearance freezed every man to stone. The contours a set in black, her gaze is lowered.