Comparanda: Basel 1921.564; Berlin TC 6681.3 (5), TC 6681.3 (6); Philadelphia MS 1813; Metropolitan Museum 96.18.154 (GR 1031)
Remarks: Antefix with female head. H hair 4, with finger waves. Eyes are large raised flat planes with outer channel, painting not following contours. Bottom lip sharply moulded edge. Th plaque 2.3, H overhang below cover tile 3.2. Head hollowed below cover tile.
Bibliography: Breitenstein 1941, p. 80, No. 770, Pl. 93:3; Riis 1964, 83 (dated 565/45-525/00); Winter 2009a, pp. 439-440, 6.C.4.d
Publication record: Danish National Museum. Catalogue of terracottas: Cypriote, Greek, Etrusco-Italian and Roman. Author: Breitenstein, N.. Place of publication: Copenhagen. Publication Date: 1941 Etruscan or modern?. Author: Riis, P.J.. Journal and volume number: ActaArch 35. Publication Date: 1964. Pages: 81-93 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
Type of decoration: Female head
Last Recorded Collection: National Museum
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 19.6
Width: 14.9
MPD: 14
Clay: 7.5YR 6/6
Paint: Cream slip 10YR 8/3, red 10R 4/6, turquoise on diadem, black
