6827, Pyrgi, Temple B

Record number: 6827
Site: Pyrgi
Building or zone: Temple B
Roof element: Antefixes, heads
Comparanda: Civita Castellana
Remarks: Silen head antefix. Possibly from pedimental floor. Has surrounding rounded element ending in volutes, but no shell frame. Buttress broken away equal to female 77/1180. H rounded band 1.2. Small eyes W 2.1. W stripe across top of cover tile backer 2.4.
Bibliography: Pyrgi 1970, pp. 345-346, fig. 278.1-2
Publication record: Pyrgi. Scavi nel santuario etrusco (1959-1967)
Type of decoration: Silen head
Current Collection: Antiquarium di Pyrgi
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 17.7
Width: 14.5
MPD: 15.3
Clay: 5YR 6/4
Paint: On edge of encircling band, alternating horizontal stripes black/white/red. Wide red stripe across top of cover tile. White skin 10YR 8/2. Black hair, eyebrows, lids. Red beard with black wavy lines, pupils 2.5YR 5/6.
Distance outer eyes: 6.4

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