1005, Rome, S. Omobono 2nd phase temple
- Record number: 1005
- Site: Rome
- Building or zone: S. Omobono 2nd phase temple
- Position: Corner
- Roof element: Acroteria, animal statues
- Comparanda: Velletri: Andrén 1940, Pl. 129:459, La grande Roma, p. 205, 8.6.26; Ny Carlsberg piece from Cerveteri
- Remarks: Fragment of round feline tail curving upward in S-curve, with thicker end, painted with black encircling bands (W 2.1, 3.7, 3.7, 2.8, 3.0). Traces of white stripes alongside black bands. Scar for attachment to torso (L 11.3, W 2.8). Scale, fabric & design suitable for assignment to feline torso 16159 but does not join, therefore from 2nd feline.
- Bibliography: La grande Roma 1990, pp. 122-123, 5.1.15; Winter 2009a, p. 384, 5.E.3
- Publication record: La grande Roma dei Tarquini
Symbols of Wealth and Power: Architectural Terracotta Decoration in Etruria and Central Italy, 640-510 B.C. - Associated elements: 16159 (torso), 16083? (hair)
- Type of decoration: Sphinx
- Current Collection: Antiquarium Comunale: 15815
- Height: 9.5
- Width: 25.5
- MPD: 3
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