Object Type hydria Museum number 1873,0820.352 Description Pottery: red-figured hydria (water-jar). Perseus fleeing after cutting off Medusa's head. In the centre Medusa, a winged, headless figure in a short tied bordered chiton with sleeves, has fallen to the left, but supports herself on her rigid arms, resting only on the finger-tips, the blood flowing in a broad stream from the wound. On the left, Perseus flees… Purchased from: Alessandro Castellani Acquisition date 1873