Gorgoneion Antefix (Ornamental Roof Tile)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Terracotta architectural element in the form of a Gorgoneion. A face with curly hair, protruding tongue, and a toothy grimace. The face has a neutral expression with eyes that are half-closed. The hair consists of small curls around the forehead and longer, wavy strands framing the face. The background fades from black at the top to gray at the bottom. A title associated with the image reads, 'Gorgoneion Antefix (Ornamental Roof Tile)'.