Remarks: Raking sima with figural decoration = Veii-Rome-Velletri type revetment plaque with chariot race to right. Preserves bottom of vertical plaque and part of tile backer. Part of two chariot wheels to either side of three horse hoofs. Black meander on white ground on projecting bottom border. Soffit painted with large white meander on red ground.
Bibliography: Stefani 1944, col. 244, fig. 44; Ö. Wikander 1994, p. 58, no. 51; Scavo nello scavo 2004, p. 53, no. I.b.11; Winter 2009a, pp. 328-330, 5.A.1.a, fig. 5.1, Ill. 5.1.1
Publication record: Scavi archeologici a Veio, in contrada Piazza d'Armi. Author: Stefani, E.. Journal and volume number: MonAnt 40. Publication Date: 1944. Pages: 228-290 Scavo nello scavo. Gli Etruschi non visti. Author: Moretti Sgubini, A.M.. Place of publication: Viterbo. Publication Date: 2004 Symbols of Wealth and Power: Architectural Terracotta Decoration in Etruria and Central Italy, 640-510 B.C.. Author: Winter, N.A.. Journal and volume number: MAAR Suppl. 9. Place of publication: Ann Arbor. Publication Date: 2009 The Archaic Etruscan sima. Author: Wikander, Ö.. Journal and volume number: Murlo and the Etruscans, ed. R. De Puma & J. Small. Place of publication: Madison, WI. Publication Date: 1994. Pages: 47-63
Type of decoration: Chariot race to right
Last Recorded Collection: Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 5+
Width: 23+
MPD: 19+
Clay: 7.5YR 6/4
Paint: White 10YR 7/4. Red 2.5YR 5/6.
Thickness plaque: 1.8
Thickness including relief: 2-2.1
Mouldmade decoration: yes
Th. tile backer: 2.2
D soffit decoration: 10
Soffit decoration type: Meander + white bands, W 1.6.
Thickness tile backer: 2.2
Depth soffit decoration: 10
Soffit decoration type: Meander + white bands, W 1.6.
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