1145, Capua

Record number: 1145
Site: Capua
Position: Eaves
Roof element: Antefixes, full figure
Comparanda: Rescigno 1998a, pp. 348-349, fig. 193, from Compulteria. London BM 1982 10-5 12
Remarks: Plaque (Th 2.4) with standing frontal female figure (H 26.8) in chiton with breasts indicated, holding necks of 2 flanking birds (geese? H left 16, right 15). Head of female projects above semicircular plaque with flat outer band ending with round eyes (Diam 1.3) at bottom. Rosette over left shoulder. Recessed fascia at bottom (H 1). Plaque back flat & smooth with inverted V ridge running up center, hollowed to either side & above. Curved cover tile
Bibliography: Serra 1934, pp. 5 & 13 bottom row, no. 3
Publication record: Il R. Museo Artistico Industriale di Roma. Author: Serra, L.. Place of publication: Roma. Publication Date: 1934
Type of decoration: Potnia theron with geese/rosette
Last Recorded Collection: Museo dei Conservatori
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 27
Width: 27
MPD: 5
Clay: 5YR 6/6
Paint: Probably originally had cream slip
Height head: 5.7
Height face: 4.7
Inner H cover tile: 9.9
Outer H cover tile: 12
Inner W cover tile: 12.5
Outer W cover tile: 16.5

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