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. Author: Andrén, A.. Place of publication: Lund/Leipzig. Publication Date: 1939-1940 Gli Etruschi. Nuove ricerche e scoperte. Author: Colonna, G. & C.E. Östenberg. Place of publication: Viterbo. Publication Date: 1972 Osservazioni sulle terrecotte architettoniche etrusco-italiche. Author: Andrén, A.. Journal and volume number: OpRom 8. Publication Date: 1974. Pages: 1-16 Scavi archeologici a Veio, in contrada Piazza d'Armi. Author: Stefani, E.. Journal and volume number: MonAnt 40. Publication Date: 1944. Pages: 228-290 Scavo nello scavo. Gli Etruschi non visti. Author: Moretti Sgubini, A.M.. Place of publication: Viterbo. Publication Date: 2004 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
Type of decoration: Chariots to left & lead warrior
Last Recorded Collection: Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia
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.
