946, Rome, S. Omobono 2nd phase temple

Record number: 946
Site: Rome
Building or zone: S. Omobono 2nd phase temple
Position: Slopes
Roof element: Tiles, cover?
Remarks: Fragment of convex cover tile (Th 2) with painted top surface consisting of bands of black zigzag with 1 curved & 1 pointed side/red zigzag with 1 curved & 1 pointed side/band of alternating closed & open lotus flowers issuing from black band with scalloped edge, near 2-stepped, raised flat edge (MPTh 4). Break from attached element. Lotuses painted with black petals, separated by thin cream line from red calyxes, on cream ground. Curve of cover tile fits contour of cutout for antefix on lateral simas (e.g.,15893). RW 18.6
Bibliography: Gjerstad 1960, pp. 448-454, fig. 282.2; La grande Roma 1990, p. 125, 5.1.24; Winter 2009a, p. 390, 5.G.1 (probably column of louterion or perirrhanterion)
Publication record: Early Rome III: Fortifications, domestic architecture, sanctuaries, stratigraphic excavations
La grande Roma dei Tarquini
Symbols of Wealth and Power: Architectural Terracotta Decoration in Etruria and Central Italy, 640-510 B.C.
Type of decoration: Painted zigzags/floral band
Current Collection: Antiquarium Comunale: 15828
Width: 16
MPD: 25.2
Clay: 10YR 6/3
Paint: Cream 10YR 7/3, red 5R/ - 7.5R 4/2
Outer W cover tile: 18

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