Bronze greaves BM GR1856.12-26.615

The British Museum, London, United Kingdom
Artist/Maker Unknown
Pair of greaves with a Gorgon's head in relief on each knee. Bronze, made in Apulia, ca. 550/500 BC. From Ruvo.
Dimensions Unspecified
Credit line Bequeathed by Sir William Temple
Accession number GR 1856.12-26.615 (Cat. Bronze 249)
Location Upper floor, room 73, The Greeks in Southern Italy
Photographer/Source Jastrow (2006)

The Greeks in Southern Italy

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