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Of semicircular form decorated in relief with the head of Medusa. Yellow painted, thick rope-like tresses framing the face terminate in uprearing snakes either side of the cheeks. Prominent rims, beneath a straight brow, frame her eyes, Her open lips reveal her tongue slightly protruding from between her teeth.
South Italian. 3rd century BC Ex. Private collection, Switzerland, acquired 1980s |
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