SculptureGreek6th century BCE
Gorgon Head
c. 530 BCE
Description
This mold-made terracotta head is in the shape of a Gorgon mask. The almond shaped eyes, slightly protruding nose, and upturned mouth are incised with a sharp tool, a process that would have occured after molding. The hair is rendered as a repeated row of curls framing the face.
Dimensions
H. 10.3 x W. 7.5 cm (4 1/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Provenance
Frederick M. Watkins, gift; to the Fogg Art Museum,1959.
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