Roman decoration panel of Medusa from a Roman ship, the age of Calligula, 37-41 AD, made from bronze. National Roman Museum, Rome, Italy

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Roman decoration panel of Medusa from a Roman ship, the age of Calligula, 37-41 AD, made from bronze. The head of the medusa is an example of refined craftsmanship. The detail of the hair, the scales, the snakes and the nostrils were made using hand held tools . the work is at its most frightening when viewed from a low anyle suggesting that it was designed to be places high up on the ship . The National Roman Museum, Rome, Italy

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Size: 4323px × 6079px
Location: National Roman Museum, Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, Largo Villa Peretti, Rome, Metropolitan City of R
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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