5357, Caere

Record number: 5357
Site: Caere
Roof element: Antefixes, heads
Comparanda: Caere Mengarelli 1936?
Remarks: Silen head antefix. Finished top of head, no shell, hollowed at back with cover tile scar at mouth level, hollowed below.
Type of decoration: Silen head
Current Collection: J. Paul Getty Museum: 75.AD.95
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 20.1
Width: 14.3
MPD: 6.3
Clay: 7.5YR 6/2- 6/4
Paint: Long wavy purple hair with rounded fillet 5R 4/3. Red skin 10R 4/6. Long black beard with wavy locks, purple moustache and central strands. Black eyebrows, lids, pupil. Bright turquoise paint on back edge of head top and tile, clearly later.
Condition: Missing nose, tip of animal ears also chipped away.
Distance outer eyes: 5
Width mouth: 2.9

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