Ancient Archaic Etruscan NENFRO Head Of Medusa   Etruscan, 6th Century B.C. / Nenfro / H = 15 cm (6 in)   Archaic etruscan nenfro head of Medusa from the shield boss of a colossal Athena statue.   This lot was incorrectly idetified as Roman basalt in the previous ancient art auction. After further clarification identified as etruscan Nenfro.   Only a few pieces of Etruscan nenfro are distributed in museums worldwide. Especially rare from the Archaic period .   Condition: Fragment.   Provenance: Swiss private collection Basel. Purchased from the French art market, Paris. Before that in French private collection C.F., Paris.   Est.: 8’000 – 10’000 CHF / Start: 4’000 CHF