457, Caere

Record number: 457
Site: Caere
Position: Pediment slopes
Roof element: Acroteria
Comparanda: 16379, 16380; mirror images 16381, 16383, 16384. = Copenhagen, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek HIN 24 (H.167)
Remarks: One of 4 pairs of horse heads facing left, belonging with group of warrior riders, counterparts to Amazon riders. Near horse gray with black mane, red bridle. Far horse red with black mane & bridle. W eye (far horse) 1.8
Bibliography: Andrén 1940, p. 45, No. II:20; Danner 1993a, pp. 102-103; Lulof 2008, pp. 204-209; Winter 2009a, pp. 480-481, 6.E.5.b
Publication record: Architectural terracottas from Etrusco-Italic Temples
Die Dekoration auf First und Giebelschrägen in der archaischen Baukunst Mittelitaliens
Le amazzoni e i guerrieri di Vigna Marini-Vitalini. La ricostruzione di un frontone "straordinario"
Symbols of Wealth and Power: Architectural Terracotta Decoration in Etruria and Central Italy, 640-510 B.C.
Associated elements: 16378, 16389, 16391, 16377, 16376, 16393, 16388
Type of decoration: Horse heads facing left; warrior rider
Current Collection: Museo Nazionale: 16386
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 13.9
Width: 15.2
MPD: 5.8

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