Description
- * HANDMADE IN GREECE - HAND PAINTED *
- In Greek mythology, Medusa also called Gorgo, was one of the three monstrous Gorgons, generally described as winged human females with living venomous snakes in place of hair. Those who gazed into her eyes would turn to stone.
- Dimensions (approximately): Height : 26,5 cm / (10.4 inches) Width: 15 cm / (5.9 inches) Net Weight: 1 kgr / (4.4 lb)
- Professional packing - We take extra care in safely packing our fragile items to ensure safe delivery.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Side A: Medusa with snakes for hair Side B: the image is taken from a red figure krater (400 - 385 B.C.) exhibited in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Athena receives the head of the Gorgon Medusa from Perseus. The hero wears the winged boots of Hermes and the cap of Hades which is depicted as a peaked Phrygian cap. Athena holds the Gorgoneion in her hand and its image is reflected in the polished surface of her shield.