Terracotta Gorgoneion, ca. 540 CE

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A 'Gorgoneion' -- a gorgon image used as a protective charm -- made from Terracotta around 540 CE; it was originally painted bright colors, but time has worn the paint down.

This copy of the image comes from The Met website [Link Here].

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