1760, Satricum, Temple of Mater Matuta - Etrusco-Ionian roof

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Record number: 1760
Site: Satricum
Building or zone: Temple of Mater Matuta - Etrusco-Ionian roof
Position: Eaves
Roof element: Antefixes, heads
Comparanda: Ficana 37791
Remarks: Antefix plaque with female head in relief, wearing painted diadem, disk earrings, painted necklace with 3 bullae. Eyes painted only, no relief. Lips sharply curved into Archaic smile. Diadem projects above cover tile in back, and plaque overhangs cover tile below
Bibliography: Knoop 1987, p. 14, no. 7; Winter 2009a, pp. 435-436, 6.C.4.a
Publication record: Antefixa Satricana. Sixth-century architectural terracottas from the sanctuary of Mater Matuta at Satricum
Symbols of Wealth and Power: Architectural Terracotta Decoration in Etruria and Central Italy, 640-510 B.C.
Associated elements: 10194/1, 10195/1, 10195/5, 10194 (4 antefixes), 10195 (3 antefixes), 10196, 10197 (4 antefixes), 10198 & 10199 (2 upper sides), 19200, --/SN 44a, C1, T35/2/658
Type of decoration: Female head in relief, wearing painted diadem, disk earrings, necklace with 3 bullae
Current Collection: Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia: 10197
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 25
Width: 18.5
Condition: Restored from 4 fragments. Missing lower sides

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