993, Rome, S. Omobono 1st phase temple
- Record number: 993
- Site: Rome
- Building or zone: S. Omobono 1st phase temple
- Position: Pediment
- Roof element: Pedimental sculpture
- Comparanda: Corfu Temple of Artemis pediment; Syracuse terracotta pediment
- Remarks: Large piece of heraldic felines plaque with neck of right-hand feline facing left. 3 nail holes. Modelling consists of raised central panel (W17.9-19.6, Th 3.3) with finished edges at oblique angles. Above & below, separated by deep, broad channels (W 1.3), 2 rising narrow parallel panels (W left 5.5, right 6.2, Th 2.2, 2.4). Underside has 2 flat even surfaces, imbedded with black mica inclusions, below narrow panels. Center, below large raised panel, depressed & lumpy, with strips of clay & lumps pressed in to build up thickness; sides smoothed with sharp instrument
- Bibliography: Sommella Mura 1977a, pp. 83-86, figs. 12-13; Enea nel Lazio 1981, pp. 118-119 C1; La grande Roma 1990, p. 123, 5.1.16; Mertens Horn 1995; Mura Sommella 2000, p. 13-14, figs. 1-2, 3 upper right; Winter 2009a, pp. 191-192, 3.D.8, fig. 3.23
- Publication record: "La grande Roma dei Tarquini". Alterne vicende di una felice intuizione
Enea nel Lazio: archeologia e mito
L'area sacra di S. Omobono: la decorazione architettonica del tempio arcaico
La grande Roma dei Tarquini
Symbols of Wealth and Power: Architectural Terracotta Decoration in Etruria and Central Italy, 640-510 B.C. - Associated elements: 16101, 16116
- Type of decoration: Feline facing left
- Current Collection: Antiquarium Comunale: 16115
- Height: 32
- Width: 28.7
- MPD: 5.6
- Clay: 10YR 6/4
- Condition: 5 joining fragments. Finished edges on 3 sides
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