Z47.1 THE HEAD OF MEDUSA
| Museum Collection | National Roman Museum, Rome |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | - |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The head of Medusa ("the Gorgoneion") is depicted with a winged brow and hair wreathed with six coiling, blue serpents, two of which are tied in a knot beneath her chin.