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Nina Willburger
Nina Willburger
@ninawillburger@social.anoxinon.de  路  activity timestamp 5 days ago

An aryballos in the shape of Medusa's head. The vessel was used to hold perfumes oil.
Medusa was a mythical creature whose sight turned everyone to stone. Her head was a popular motif and used to ward off any evil.

From Vulci, 6th c. BC.

On display at British Museum.

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The picture shows an aryballos (a small bottle) in the shape of Medusa's head. She has snake-like hair, staring eyes, a gaping mouth with its tongue sticking out and gnashing, sharp teeth.
The picture shows an aryballos (a small bottle) in the shape of Medusa's head. She has snake-like hair, staring eyes, a gaping mouth with its tongue sticking out and gnashing, sharp teeth.
The picture shows an aryballos (a small bottle) in the shape of Medusa's head. She has snake-like hair, staring eyes, a gaping mouth with its tongue sticking out and gnashing, sharp teeth.
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