Hellenistic Gilt-Bronze Appliqué of Medusa

likely for a ceremonial or funerary cuirass. With a central medallion of Medusa, framed by radiating petals, 6 original small drilled holes around the sides for mounting.

Lower left edge missing.

late 4th - 3rd Centuries BC

Height: 15.8 cm. (6 1/4 in.)

#4834

Ex: private American collection, 1983 or earlier.

Published: Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures VI. (New York, 2008) p.31

Comparandum:Ackermann, HC; et al; Lexicon Iconographicum Mythologiae Classicae (LIMC) (Zurich, 1981-) Gorgons, no.218 (Basel, Antikenmuseum und Sammlung Ludwig, Lu 151)