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Loom weight with Gorgon Head

3rd–2nd century B.C.

Hemispherical loom weight with two holes. On the front, a Gorgon head, with wavy locks of hair. Two almost-straight snakes extend out from either side of the head, and an inverted U-shape is depicted below the chin, which might represent bound snakes.
The loom weight is made from light beige clay with yellow inclusions.

Date

3rd–2nd century B.C.

Culture

Greek (South Italian)

Dimensions

H: 7.70 cm W: 3.60 cm

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

81.AD.187.30

Image Source

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