Comparanda: 2 OTHER EXAMPLES IN MUSEUM, ONE COMPLETE (ID 486), ONE WITH TOP OF HEAD. CF. ANDRÉN 1940, P. 22, NO. I:4D, PL. 6:16
Remarks: FEMALE HEAD WITH SQUARED TOP EDGE TO FLAT HAIR, SCALLOP EDGES & CENTRAL PART, 2 PLAIN ROUNDED STRANDS OF HAIR AT SIDES OF FACE, LARGE RAISED EYES, BROAD NOSE, THIN LIPS. BACK HOLLOWED WITH SCAR OF COVER TILE = CONTOUR OF TOP OF HEAD. PLAQUE OVERHANGS COVER TILE (H 5). TH PLAQUE 2.3
Bibliography: NARDI 1989A, P. 67, FIG. 34 LEFT; WINTER 2009A, PP. 428-429, 6.C.2.A
Publication record: Appunti sui santuari urbani. Author: Nardi, G.. Journal and volume number: QArchEtr 17. Place of publication: Roma. Publication Date: 1989. Pages: 51-68 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: SIMAS, PAINTED EAVES TILES WITH LARGE PALMETTES & RED CIRCLES, FLORAL REVETMENT PLAQUES, HORSE HOOF
Type of decoration: FEMALE HEAD
Last Recorded Collection: Museo Nazionale
Mouldmade: YES
Height: 17.4
Width: 15
MPD: 10.4
Clay: 5YR 6/6
Paint: CREAM SKIN 10YR 8/2, RED LIPS, NECKLACE, DOT EARRINGS 5R 3/4, BLACK HAIR, EYES, EAR OUTLINE, NECKLACE BAND
