Comparanda: J.P. GETTY MUSEUM, S. MARIA A CAPUA VETERE
Remarks: FINISHED, ROUNDED, THICK TOP EDGE BEHIND HEAD, CONCAVE INTERIOR. LARGE & HEAVY. BEHIND & ABOVE IS A HORSE EAR AND ROUND VOLUTE BAND? (W 1.7) PAINTED WITH DIAGONAL BANDS, TURNING SQUARE CORNER & CONTINUING ALONGSIDE HEAD. WAVY HAIR ENDING IN PIERCED SPIRAL CURLS. EAR PIERCED. BEARD BELOW EAR IN MULTIPLE WAVY PARALLEL SECTIONS
Bibliography: CHRISTIANSEN & WINTER 2010, PP. 76-77, NO. 31
Publication record: Etruria I. Architectural terracottas and painted wall plaques, pinakes c. 625-200 BC.Catalogue, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Author: Christiansen, J. & N.A. Winter. Place of publication: Copenhagen. Publication Date: 2010 The Caprifico roof in its wider context. Author: Winter, N.A.. Journal and volume number: Il tempio arcaico di Caprifico di Torrecchia. Place of publication: Roma. Publication Date: 2010. Pages: 113-122
Type of decoration: ACHELOOS HEAD
Last Recorded Collection: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Height: 16.6
Width: 14.8
MPD: 10.1
Clay: 5YR 6/6
Paint: CREAM SLIP 10YR 8/3, RED 5R 4/6, BROWN-BLACK
