7634, Vulci

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Record number: 7634
Site: Vulci
Roof element: Pedimental sculpture
Remarks: Fragment of pedimental sculpture preserving head of Herakles. Large hole in top, Diam 1.3. Hollow, handmade. Th wall 2.3. Pierced pupils. Flat back with head turned slightly right. Fine hair on cheek below left ear made with pointed instrument. Head made first, then helmet added. Separation visible at neck back. Lion head jaw curls around ears.
Bibliography: Buranelli 1992, pp. 145-146, Pl. II
Publication record: Diviagazioni Vulcente
Type of decoration: Head of Herakles
Current Collection: Museo Etrusco Gregoriano: 13748
Mouldmade: no
Height: 17.8
Width: 14.3
MPD: 13.8
Clay: 7.5YR 6/6 core, 2.5Y 8/2-8/4 surface
Paint: White slip 10YR 8/2. Over white slip dark red paint for skin 10R 4/6.
Height face: 11.8
Distance outer eyes: 7.4
Width nose bottom: 2.3
Width mouth: 3

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