Remarks: Human head antefix. Eyes have moulded lids. No ears, no neck, triangular pointed nose. Finished chin edge. Single hair strand at sides of face. Hair rendered in well-preserved fine herringbone tresses at sides and probably also top of forehead. Burned and blistered on top right temple.
Bibliography: E. Nielsen 1987, p. 99, (mould Type IIb), figs. 27-31; Winter 2009a, pp. 85-87, 2.C.4.a, fig. 2.6 top left
Publication record: Some preliminary thoughts on old and new terracottas. Author: Nielsen, E.. Journal and volume number: OpRom 16. Publication Date: 1987. Pages: 91-119 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: Human head
Last Recorded Collection: Antiquarium di Poggio Civitate