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Bronze applique of a Gorgon

Greek

late 6th century BCE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 152

This fine bronze statuette of a running Gorgon was originally attached to a bronze vessel.

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Title: Bronze applique of a Gorgon

Period: Archaic

Date: late 6th century BCE

Culture: Greek

Medium: Bronze

Dimensions: 2 7/8 × 2 7/8 × 1/2 in. (7.3 × 7.3 × 1.3 cm)
Height (height w/ base): 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)

Classification: Bronzes

Credit Line: Lent by Mr. Andrés A. Mata

Accession Number: L.2013.63.2

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