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Loom weight with a Gorgon head

Loom weight with a Gorgon head

3rd–2nd century B.C.
Hemispherical loom weight with two holes. On the front, a gorgon head. Though no exact parallel is known from other loom weights, the U-shape at the top can be identified as snakes.The head has clearly marked eyes, with the eyelids represented, a closed mouth, and a broad nose (broken).
The loom weight has fine and compact green-to-yellow clay, with a yellow slip.
Date
3rd–2nd century B.C.
Culture
Greek (South Italian)
Dimensions
H: 7.00 cm
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
73.AD.10.I.11
Image Source
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