Z47.2 THE HEAD OF MEDUSA
| Museum Collection | National Archaeological Museum of Naples |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | - |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The head of the Gorgon Medusa ("the Gorgoneion") is depicted with wide eyes, red, curly hair wreathed with four blue vipers, and a pair of snake-tails knotted beneath the chin.