Comparanda: TC 6681.4 (4, 5.2, 6, 7, 8); COPENHAGEN NCG HIN 482, HIN 726; NEW YORK 96.18.155 (GR 1032); PARIS LOUVRE S. 1089, S. 1091; PHILADELPHIA MS 1815; ROME "LA SAPIENZA" SAEM 25214; ROME MNR 380159, 380161, 380160; ROME ANTIQUARIUM FORENSE R64.300, R64.250, R65.67
Remarks: ANTEFIX PLAQUE WITH FEMALE HEAD IN RELIEF, WITH U-SHAPED FACE WITH WIDE, LOW EYES (PAINTED ONLY), SHORT NOSE, WIDE MOUTH. BACK OF HEAD HOLLOWED. COVER TILE ATTACHED TO TOP OF PLAQUE
Bibliography: AZ 28 (1870) 123, NO. 4; ANDRÉN 1940, PP. 20-21, NO. I:4A; DIE WELT DER ETRUSKER 1988, P. 156 B 6.1.2; WINTER 2009A, PP. 425-426, 6.C.1.A
Publication record: Architectural terracottas from Etrusco-Italic Temples. Author: Andrén, A.. Place of publication: Lund/Leipzig. Publication Date: 1939-1940 Die Welt der Etrusker: archäologische Denkmäler aus Museen der sozialistischen Länder. Author: Kunze, M., & V. Kästner (eds.). Place of publication: Berlin. Publication Date: 1988 Symbols of Wealth and Power: Architectural Terracotta Decoration in Etruria and Central Italy, 640-510 B.C.. Author: Winter, N.A.. Journal and volume number: MAAR Suppl. 9. Place of publication: Ann Arbor. Publication Date: 2009
Type of decoration: FEMALE HEAD
Last Recorded Collection: Antikensammlung
Mouldmade: YES
Height: 13.5
Width: 9.2
MPD: CA 7
Clay: 5YR 6/6
Paint: WHITE SKIN, BLACK HAIR & EYES, RED LIPS
Condition: PRESERVES FACE. FORMERLY RESTORED TOGETHER WITH TC 6681.4 (5.2), NOW SEPARATED.
