Period:Unknown Production date:6thC-7thC
Materials:stucco, 灰泥 (Chinese),
Technique:mould-made, 模製 (Chinese),
Dimensions:Diameter: 12.20 centimetres
Description:
Stucco relief plaque showing a Gorgon face set within a bead border. In Greek mythology, Gorgons were terrifying female creatures who had hair of living, venomous snakes and whose gaze could turn a person into stone. The one depicted here has a broad face and nose, bulging eyes and painted teeth. Traces of white paint remain.
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![图片[1]-plaque; 飾板(Chinese) BM-MAS.1066-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01150878_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-plaque; 飾板(Chinese) BM-MAS.1066-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01150879_001.jpg)
![图片[3]-plaque; 飾板(Chinese) BM-MAS.1066-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_00012714_001.jpg)
Comments:
Materials:stucco, 灰泥 (Chinese),
Technique:mould-made, 模製 (Chinese),
Dimensions:Diameter: 12.20 centimetres
Description:
Stucco relief plaque showing a Gorgon face set within a bead border. In Greek mythology, Gorgons were terrifying female creatures who had hair of living, venomous snakes and whose gaze could turn a person into stone. The one depicted here has a broad face and nose, bulging eyes and painted teeth. Traces of white paint remain.
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