7752, Veii, Piazza d' Armi

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Record number: 7752
Site: Veii
Building or zone: Piazza d' Armi
Roof element: Revetment plaques,figural
Remarks: Figural revetment plaque with 2 chariots to left and lead warrior. Armed charioteer. Top fascia has meander. H head charioteer 3.1, H walking warrior head 3.9. L torso horse est. 12.5. H cuirass 2.8. H knee-foot 5. D shield 6. MPH dog 7.6. H chariot 5.3. Diam wheel 5.4. Round decoration on chariot, Diam .7. H charioteer 9.5 from crest to chariot center.
Bibliography: Andrén 1940, pp. 8-9, no. 4, series 1; Stefani 1944, col. 246, fig. 46; Gli Etruschi. Nuove ricerche e scoperte 1972, p. 85, no. 173, Pl. XXIV.a; Andrén 1974, p. 7, Pl. XXV.56; Scavo nello scavo 2004, p. 50, no. I.b.1; Winter 2009a, pp. 252-253, 4.D.1.b, fig. 4.7, Ill. 4.5.2
Publication record: Architectural terracottas from Etrusco-Italic Temples
Gli Etruschi. Nuove ricerche e scoperte
Osservazioni sulle terrecotte architettoniche etrusco-italiche
Scavi archeologici a Veio, in contrada Piazza d'Armi
Scavo nello scavo. Gli Etruschi non visti
Symbols of Wealth and Power: Architectural Terracotta Decoration in Etruria and Central Italy, 640-510 B.C.
Type of decoration: Chariots to left & lead warrior
Current Collection: Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia: 137304
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 22.8R
Width: 55R
MPD: 2.7
Clay: 7.5YR 6/4 (2.5YR 4/4 at fresh break)
Paint: Traces of yellow on meander. Red ground 2.5YR 4/4. Black outlines and line at top of frieze.
Height top fascia: 4
Depth top fascia: 2.7
Height main field: 17.1
Thickness plaque: 1.8
Thickness including relief: 2.3
Mouldmade decoration: yes
Soffit decoration type: 3 black bands/ red rectangles on soffit.
Soffit decoration type: 3 black bands/ red rectangles on soffit.

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