Antefix, head of Medusa
Unknown Artist
4th century BC
Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
Other: 6 5/8 × 6 7/8 × 2 1/2 in. (16.8 × 17.5 × 6.4 cm)
Classification
Terracottas
Culture & Period
Greek, South Italian · Classical
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1910
Accession Number
10.210.51
Tags
About this artwork
This terracottas titled "Antefix, head of Medusa" dates to 4th century BC. Executed in terracotta, this work represents Greek, South Italian, Classical artistic traditions. The piece demonstrates the technical skill and artistic vision characteristic of its period. The work's presence in a major museum collection attests to its significance in the broader narrative of art history. As part of institutional holdings, it serves both scholarly research and public education, offering insights into th...