Wādī Ḍura, Yemen, Tomb 2 [1st century?]
Gilded? silver, h. 7.1, d. 4.5. Vine scrolls, Medusa
The ‘Ataq, Museum, ATM 296 and ATM 297
“The lid shows a flat band with the name of the dedicator. In the center a row of eggs frames the head of Medusa with golden eyes and mouth, and hair enhanced with gold in places”
Literature:
Simpson 2002. Queen of Sheba. Treasures from the ancient Yemen. London: British Museum Press. [Catalogue of an exhibition held at the British Museum, London]