Comparanda: MS 1812; NEW YORK METROPOLITAN MUSEUM 96.18.157 (GR 1035); BERLIN ANTIKENSAMMLUNG TC 6681.4 (10); ROME MNR 38165, 380167 + 27745
Remarks: ANTEFIX PLAQUE WITH FEMALE HEAD OF WHICH FACE, LEFT EAR & 2 ROUND LOCKS OF HAIR PARTIALLY PRESERVED. TOP OF HEAD SLANTS DOWNWARD TO TILE TOP.
Bibliography: LUCE 1920A, P. 30, FIG. 3; ANDRÉN 1940, PP. 20-21, NO. I:4C; WINTER 2009A, P. 430, 6.C.2.D
Publication record: Archaic antefixes from Cerveteri in the University Museum, Philadelphia. Author: Luce, S.B.. Journal and volume number: AJA 24. Publication Date: 1920. Pages: 27-36 Architectural terracottas from Etrusco-Italic Temples. Author: Andrén, A.. Place of publication: Lund/Leipzig. Publication Date: 1939-1940 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: FEMALE HEAD
Last Recorded Collection: University Museum
Mouldmade: YES
Height: 16.3
Width: 14.8
MPD: 11.9
Clay: 5YR 5/4
Paint: WHITE SLIP 10YR 8/3, BLACK HAIR, EYES, LIDS, PUPILS
Condition: NOSE TIP, LEFT EAR, BOTTOM OF HAIR LOCKS, NECK, HEAD TOP & TILE RESTORED
