286, Chiusi

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Record number: 286
Site: Chiusi
Position: Eaves
Roof element: Antefixes, heads
Comparanda: Chiusi Museum
Remarks: "Alexander the Great" locks on forehead, large cauliflower ears, very thick Scopaic eyebrows above round eyes with relief lids. Finished edge below muzzle. Plaque outline = design, projects above cover tile
Bibliography: Poulsen 1966, p. 47; Christiansen & Winter 2010, p. 113, no. 52
Publication record: Etruria I. Architectural terracottas and painted wall plaques, pinakes c. 625-200 BC.Catalogue, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Den Etruskiske Samling
The Caprifico roof in its wider context
Type of decoration: Lion head
Current Collection: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek: HIN 231 (H.257)
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 15
Width: 20
Clay: Gold-brown 7.5YR 7/6
Paint: White slip

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