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Roman Gilt Brass Applique Head of Gorgon

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Roman Gilt Brass Applique Head of Gorgon

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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An elegant cast-brass applique coated with lustrous gilding in the form of a Gorgoneion, or head of a Gorgon (a human woman with hair of venomous snakes), exhibiting her traditional features of large almond-shaped eyes, a broad round nose, bulbous cheeks, and full bowed lips, slightly parted. Two snake heads sit atop her round visage, peering outwards, as their long slithering bodies twist through her serpentine locks, their tails ending at her chin. The mythic female is encompassed by a circular border of a singular striped ring and a spiraling vegetal motif, with 13 petite points adorning the periphery, 6 of which are busts with their heads facing right. The piece features a pair of drill holes, which vertically flank the Gorgoneion, for attachment. Please note that the lucite stand is for photography purposes only. Size: 3" in diameter (7.6 cm)

The concept of the Gorgon, a frightening, beast-like, female creature, is at least as old as Homer and continued to be used as a monstrous symbol throughout the Roman period. Known for transforming her viewers to stone, here she is depicted with large, striking eyes that stare straight forward, further accentuating the importance of the gaze and/or the act of sight within her mythology.

A similar applique made of bronze can be found in the Louvre Museum under catalogue number BR 5887 (Collection Number: ED 3811.? and Other inventory number: N 6414).

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Explorer Ancient Art, New York, New York, USA; ex-private old Belgian collection

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Condition

Missing one head ornament. Expected surface wear with light softening of detail and some nicks to peripheries of drill hole. Otherwise, excellent with rich patina and impressive remaining gilding.

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Roman Gilt Brass Applique Head of Gorgon

Name: Roman Gilt Brass Applique Head of Gorgon
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