Comparanda: Replicas: Capua 453; Berlin TC 7163; Copenhagen NCG H.31 (I639). Variations: Koch 1912 P203, 205 (for date of which, cf. female head from inscribed Oscan stele in the Museo Provinciale Campano). In storerooms of Museo Provinciale Campano there are 2 more examples, heads 577 and one without number. Also 727, nearly complete example, & 477
Remarks: Female head antefix with folds of drapery, single strand of long hair following contour of encircling flat band with outer roll; shell frame mostly missing.
Bibliography: Koch 1912, pp. 45-46, P199, Type VII, Pl. IX.2; Winter 1978, p. 43, pl. 21.4; Winter 1986, p. 180, Type K, fig.11
Publication record: Archaic architectural terracottas decorated with human heads. Author: Winter, N.A.. Journal and volume number: RM 85. Publication Date: 1978. Pages: 27-58 Dachterrakotten aus Campanien. Author: Koch, H.. Place of publication: Berlin. Publication Date: 1912 Etruscans at Capua: Reflections of history in artistic production. Author: Winter, N.A.. Journal and volume number: Italian Iron Age artefacts in the British Museum. Place of publication: London. Publication Date: 1986. Pages: 179-184
Type of decoration: Female head
Last Recorded Collection: Museo Provinciale Campano
Mouldmade: yes
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