Terracotta antefix (roof tile), Archaic, 6th century B.C., Greek, South Italian, Tarentine, Terracotta, H.: 8 x 10 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (20.3 cm), Terracottas, This terracotta antefix with the head of Medusa originally decorated the edge of a roof of a building. The head of Medusa, a frequently featured device, would have been appropriate along the facade of a building, warding off any approaching evil
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