"Silver Wall Lamp With Medusa (gorgon) Head"
Very fine silver applique with a head of Medusa (Gorgon). Silver.
18th century.
31 x 26 x 5 mm.
4.36 g.
The head of Medusa, called "gorgonéion" (Γοργόνειον) in Greek, has a prophylactic function.
Attractive object, very well preserved and with a beautiful patina.
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