1004, Rome, S. Omobono 2nd phase temple

Record number: 1004
Site: Rome
Building or zone: S. Omobono 2nd phase temple
Position: Corner
Roof element: Acroteria, animal statues
Comparanda: Velletri: Andrén 1940, Pl. 129:459, La grande Roma, p. 205, 8.6.26; Ny Carlsberg piece from Cerveteri
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
La grande Roma dei Tarquini
Symbols of Wealth and Power: Architectural Terracotta Decoration in Etruria and Central Italy, 640-510 B.C.
Associated elements: Tail 15815, hair 16083
Type of decoration: Sphinx
Current Collection: Antiquarium Comunale: 16159
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

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