Romain — Tondo / roundel depicting a Medusa or Silenus — 1e - 3e siècle ap. J.-C.

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Objet : Tondo / roundel depicting a Medusa or Silenus. Matériau : Bronze. Culture : Romain. Période : 1e - 3e siècle ap. J.-C.. Dimensions : 56 mm diameter. État : Good condition.

Repères de contexte : Romain. Datation indiquée : 1e - 3e siècle ap. J.-C..

Notice de référence conservée pour étude, comparaison et documentation.

Provenance : Ex German private collection, acquired between 1970 - 1990 In Roman art and mythology, both Medusa and Silenus held distinct yet powerful symbolic roles, reflecting different aspects of the Roman worldview and cultural influences from earlier Greek traditions. Medusa, one of the three Gorgon sisters, was famously cursed with a gaze that turned onlookers to stone. Originally depicted as monstrous, with serpentine hair and a terrifying visage, Medusa’s image evolved in Roman art, where she was often portrayed as a beautiful, almost alluring figure with a haunting expression and characteristic snake hair. Romans used her likeness as a protective talisman on shields, armor, and household items, believing that her fearsome powers could ward off evil and protect from harm. This “apotropaic” function transformed Medusa into a guardian figure, fusing fear with beauty in a uniquely Roman interpretation.. Fiche conservée au Musée Antikarts comme référence documentaire. Source documentaire conservée : https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/roman-tondo-roundel-depicting-a-medusa-or-silenus/.