1311, Rome, Forum Romanum -Temple of Castor & Pollux

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Record number: 1311
Site: Rome
Building or zone: Forum Romanum -Temple of Castor & Pollux
Roof element: Revetment plaques, floral
Comparanda: Pyrgi, Temple A:2: Pyrgi 1970, p. 110, figs. 74-77; Veii Portonaccio: Stefani 1953, p. 63; Civita Castellana, Sassi Caduti: Andrén 1940, pp. 106, 114, Pl. 41:135; Rome Velia: di Mino 1982, pl. 16.3
Remarks: Small fragment of revetment plaque with 2 petals of palmette in relief with cordoned edges, and part of lotus bud. Black ground, petals alternately red/black with white center & edge, bud cream with red center
Bibliography: Grønne 1990, p. 107, no. 3, fig. 4 left; Grønne 1992, pp. 158-159, JJ-003 CV 87-23, fig. 127, pl. 37.3 top left
Publication record: Fragments of architectural terracottas from the first temple of Castor and Pollux on the Forum Romanum. Author: Grønne, C.. Journal and volume number: AnalRom 19. Publication Date: 1990. Pages: 105-117
The architectural terracottas. Author: Grønne, C.. Journal and volume number: The Temple of Castor and Pollux I. Place of publication: Roma. Publication Date: 1992. Pages: 157-175
Associated elements: Cat. nos. 1-2, 4-38
Type of decoration: Relief floral frieze
Last Recorded Collection: Danish Academy
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 6.5
Width: 6.4
Clay: 2.5Y 7/2
Paint: White, red, black
Condition: Broken on all sides
Decoration main field: Relief floral frieze
Thickness plaque: 2.4
Thickness including relief: 2.7
Mouldmade decoration: yes

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