Remarks: Fragment of feline body, rampant, facing right. Vent hole in stomach at point of break (Diam 3). Another in area of genitalia (never present?). Finger striations on inside length of torso. Torso & legs hollow (Th wall of chest 1.2-1.8). On lower back, oval scar from broken-off tail (L 4.4, W 5.8) & another from attachment of coiled tail (MPL 9, W 3.2). At bottom of bent hind legs, possible plinth (Th ca. 1.8). Foreparts of hind paws were also hollow.
Bibliography: La grande Roma 1990, p. 122, 5.1.14, fig. 5 top; Mura Sommella 1993, p. 227, fig. 9; Winter 2009a, p. 384, 5.E.3, fig. 5.39, Ill. 5.18.1
Publication record: Ancora sulla decorazione plastica del tempio arcaico del Foro Boario: statue e acroteri. Author: Mura Sommella, A.. Journal and volume number: Deliciae Fictiles. Place of publication: Stockholm. Publication Date: 1993. Pages: 225-232 La grande Roma dei Tarquini. Author: Cristofani, M. (ed.). Place of publication: Roma. Publication Date: 1990 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
Associated elements: Tail 15815, hair 16083
Type of decoration: Sphinx
Last Recorded Collection: Antiquarium Comunale
Height: 35.5
Width: 50
MPD: 24
Clay: 7.5YR 5/4
Paint: Surface possibly self-slipped
Condition: Heavily restored. Dark color visible on surface also covers breaks
