Remarks: Female head with long red finger-waves (H 3.8) across low forehead, double wavy strands at side of face. Flat upright diadem (H 3.8) with red outer edge, band of upright black/red stripes above red/white/black bands. Disk earring (Diam 2.9). Paint well preserved. Plaque overhangs cover tile at bottom H 3. Back hollowed below cover tile, flat & curving into cover tile above
Bibliography: Nuovi tesori dell'antica Tuscia 1970, p. 49, no. 32, color Pl. B; La grande Roma 1990, p. 142, 6.1.3; Cianferoni 1991, p. 123, no. 40 (530-520 B.C.); Winter 2009a, pp. 441-442, 6.C.6, Ill. 6.10.2
Publication record: La grande Roma dei Tarquini. Author: Cristofani, M. (ed.). Place of publication: Roma. Publication Date: 1990 Materiali ceretani del Museo Archeologico di Firenze. Author: Cianferoni, G.C.. Journal and volume number: StMat 6. Publication Date: 1991. Pages: 100-134 Nuovi tesori dell'antica Tuscia. Catalogo della mostra. Place of publication: Viterbo. Publication Date: 1970 Symbols of Wealth and Power: Architectural Terracotta Decoration in Etruria and Central Italy, 640-510 B.C.. Author: Winter, N.A.. Journal and volume number: MAAR Suppl. 9. Place of publication: Ann Arbor. Publication Date: 2009
Type of decoration: Female head wearing diadem
Last Recorded Collection: Museo Nazionale
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 22.9
Width: 16.9
MPD: 14.1
Clay: 5YR 6/6
Paint: Cream skin 10YR 7/4, red-brown 2.5YR 5/6
Condition: Complete plaque except for chips from diadem
