Z47.8 THE HEAD OF MEDUSA
| Museum Collection | Hatay Archaeology Museum, Antakya |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Antioch, House of the Red Pavement |
| Date | C2nd - 3rd A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The head of the Gorgon Medusa ("the Gorgoneion") is depicted with wings on the brow and curly, brown hair wreathed with four black vipers.