Mask of Medusa, Rondanini type, shown frontally. The treatment of eyes and mouth is rather summary, but the coiffure is opulent with a top-knot in high relief and a long tress hanging down on the right side.
History note: Marlay Bequest
25
26
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Marlay, W. B.
2nd Century#
Circa
100
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Circa
200
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 534
Primary reference Number: 124612
Gem catalogue number: M.276.1912
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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