109, Caere

Record number: 109
Site: Caere
Position: Eaves
Roof element: Antefixes, heads
Comparanda: MS 1809; 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 in relief. H ear 4.7. Cover tile top painted with black/white/black stripes D 1.2 each, then cream behind
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 1812
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 18.5
Width: 15.7
MPD: 10.5
Clay: Br
Paint: Black hair, eyelids. Red lips
Condition: Restored right hair & ear, entire tile
Height head: 15.6
Height face: 12.6
Distance outer eyes: 9.4
Width mouth: 3.5

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