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In anciten Greek mythology, Perseus slew the snake-haired monster Medusa when he avoided her "stoning turning" stare by looking at her in the reflection on his shield. The Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa is one of the most classic stories of ancient Greece. In the tradition of the Italian Renaissance which celebrated the art and myth of Classical Antiquity, Cellini recreates the myth triumphantly as Perseus raises Medusa's head in victory. Original in Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence, Italy, 1545-1554.

This Perseus with the Head of Medusa by Cellini statue is made from cold cast stone, in a white finish with gold accents, measures 12.75"H x 5"L x 5.5"W.

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