Domestication of Fear
Exhibit Curator:
Terracotta scent bottle with Gorgon’s head
This small scent bottle highlights the dichotomy between the elegance of the form (and its aromatic contents) and the wildness of Gorgon image (and the fear it represents).
Pair of bronze greaves
The protective Gorgon image hammered on each greave displays the typical characteristics of its time. The fearsome facial expression displays a (bone inlaid) fanged mouth, board nose, prominent ears and protruding tongue.
