315, Caere

Record number: 315
Site: Caere
Position: Pediment
Roof element: Acroteria, figural
Comparanda: Pyrgi Temple B (NSc 1970 II. Suppl. Figs. 231-232)
Remarks: Small horse head facing left, wearing bridle with rosette at crossbands. Back side mostly unfinished. From acroteria of warriors on horseback, finials above raking simas
Bibliography: Winter 2009a, pp. 480-481, 6.E.5.b; Lulof in Christiansen & Winter 2010, pp. 154-157, no. 73
Publication record: Etruria I. Architectural terracottas and painted wall plaques, pinakes c. 625-200 BC.Catalogue, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Symbols of Wealth and Power: Architectural Terracotta Decoration in Etruria and Central Italy, 640-510 B.C.
The Caprifico roof in its wider context
Associated elements: HIN 24C, HIN 489, HIN 872
Type of decoration: Bridled horse
Current Collection: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek: HIN 737
Mouldmade: Yes
Height: 6.6
Width: 10.3
MPD: 5.5
Clay: 5YR 6/6
Paint: Cream slip 10YR 8/3, dark brown 2.5YR 4/2, red 2.5YR 4/4, black
Condition: Missing muzzle & mane; broken at neck

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