435, Caere?

Record number: 435
Site: Caere?
Position: Eaves
Roof element: Antefixes, heads
Comparanda: Andrén 1940, No. II:11b, Pl. 9:29
Remarks: High forehead, narrow (4.1) band of hair in thin finger scallop locks, sharply angled down at top into cover tile Eyes are raised, flat almond-shapes with deep surrounding channels. Ears are superimposed on hair locks at side of face.
Bibliography: Winter 2009a, p. 433, 6.C.3.c; Christiansen & Winter 2010, p. 61, no. 20
Publication record: Etruria I. Architectural terracottas and painted wall plaques, pinakes c. 625-200 BC.Catalogue, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Symbols of Wealth and Power: Architectural Terracotta Decoration in Etruria and Central Italy, 640-510 B.C.
The Caprifico roof in its wider context
Type of decoration: Female head
Current Collection: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek: HIN 899
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 12.6
Width: 13.9
MPD: 9.3
Clay: 5YR 6/6
Paint: Cream slip, black
Condition: 2 joined fragments, preserving upper head including eyes
Distance outer eyes: 8

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