Description:

Ancient Greece, early Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd century BCE. A fine mold-made terracotta votive shield of a discoid form with a concave base, a pair of pierced suspension holes, and a stylized gorgon face in low relief, perhaps Medusa. The central gorgon head made this votive object one of apotropaic value, symbolically protecting an individual against bad luck or evil influences. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 3.7" in Diameter x 3.625" H (9.4 cm x 9.2 cm).

For a stylistically-similar example from the 2nd century BCE, please see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 98.8.30: https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/98.8.30/

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection, acquired before 2000

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  • Condition: Top ridge repaired from a couple of large pieces with small losses and light adhesive residue along break lines. Restoration to bottom ridge. Surface wear and minor abrasions commensurate with age, fading to some finer details, and light roughness across most surfaces. Light earthen deposits throughout.

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