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MS3657

From: Italy | Campania | Pompeii

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS3657
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Italy | Campania | Pompeii
Manufacture Location Naples
Creator J. Chiurazzi and Fils
Date Made 1903
Section Mediterranean
Materials Bronze
Technique Cast
Iconography Medusa | Olive | Leaves
Description

Centre-head of Medusa, surrounded with a garland of olive leaves, incrusted with silver. Original found at Pompeii.

Height 2 cm
Depth 33.65 cm
Outside Diameter 35 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. Chiurazzi and Fils (Foundry); subscription of John Wanamaker, 1902

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