Building or zone: Portonaccio sanctuary - Temple of Apollo
Position: Ridge
Roof element: Acroteria, human statues
Remarks: Large part of thick, flat plinth with opening in center and male right foot wearing calceus on top of plinth at back. No evidence of left foot, which must have been raised. Plinth rectangular with back & right edges straight, front curved; on top, longitudinal central channel. Scar from missing support in center. Handmade. Reconstructed H of figure 2+ m.
Publication record: Il repertorio figurativo del ciclo acroteriale del tempio dell'Apollo a Veio-Portonaccio. Author: Carlucci, C.. Journal and volume number: Deliciae Fictiles IV. Place of publication: Oxford. Publication Date: 2011. Pages: 115-127 Veio, Cerveteri, Vulci. Città d'Etruria a confronto. Catalogo della mostra, Roma, Museo Nazionale Etrusco. Author: Moretti Sgubini, A.M.. Place of publication: Roma. Publication Date: 2001
Associated elements: Large size: at least 2 other statues, one of which is female; possibly belonging, hand holding object
Type of decoration: Male foot in calceus boot
Last Recorded Collection: Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia
Mouldmade: no
Height: 21.5
Width: 71.5
MPD: 31
Paint: White, brown
Condition: Preserves entire length of right side of plinth
