108, Caere

Record number: 108
Site: Caere
Position: Eaves
Roof element: Antefixes, heads
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
Architectural terracottas from Etrusco-Italic Temples
Symbols of Wealth and Power: Architectural Terracotta Decoration in Etruria and Central Italy, 640-510 B.C.
Type of decoration: Female head
Current Collection: University Museum: MS 1809
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
Height head: 15.9
Height face: 12.7
Distance outer eyes: 9.3
Width mouth: 3.2

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