Classics, archaeology, history, museum, digital archives: What are the earliest depictions of Medusa OR Gorgons, with provenance and links, please? 🙏💖

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7th C BC
6th C BCE courtesy of @rogueclassicist
Perseus cutting off Medusa’s head with Athena standing nearby. Thanks @rogueclassicist
Perseus cutting off Medusa’s head with Athena standing nearby. Thanks @rogueclassicist
Perseus cutting off Medusa’s head with Athena standing nearby. Thanks @rogueclassicist
Perseus cutting off Medusa’s head with Athena standing nearby. Thanks @rogueclassicist
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