

Caput Medusae
Medusa Bust — The Gorgon, Bronze-Effect Resin
The story
Perseus defeated her using only her reflection. The head of Medusa adorned the shields of Roman emperors. Each serpent individually detailed.
The work behind this piece
Medusa, the Gorgon whose gaze turned onlookers to stone, with serpents for hair. Perseus defeated her by watching her reflection in his shield. Her face, the gorgoneion, adorned shields and armour as a powerful protective amulet. Reproduction in bronze-effect resin.
🏛 Declared reproduction — never sold as an antique
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Guides that talk about this piece
Written by the two of us in the shop: history, materials and honest advice on Medusa Bust — The Gorgon, Bronze-Effect Resin.
Questions about Medusa Bust — The Gorgon, Bronze-Effect Resin
Is this an original antique?
Medusa, the Gorgon whose gaze turned onlookers to stone, with serpents for hair. Perseus defeated her by watching her reflection in his shield. Her face, the gorgoneion, adorned shields and armour as a powerful protective amulet. Reproduction in bronze-effect resin.
Can I see it before buying?
Yes. It is on the shelves at Via Cavour 280, Rome, a five-minute walk from the Colosseum, open every day 10:00-20:00. You can buy it there in person.
How much is shipping and how long does it take?
Online orders go through our Etsy boutique: free in Italy (5 working days), €15 to the European Union (1–10 working days), €40 to the rest of the world (1–15 working days). Etsy shows the estimated delivery date before you pay. Orders leave within 1–2 working days, Monday to Friday, always tracked.
Is it a good gift?
It arrives ready to display, with the story you have just read.


