Etruskisches Antefix mit Bemalung
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Object number
AR1945
| Object: | Painted Etruscan antefix (antifixa) |
| Material: | Orange clay with beige engobe and very well preserved painting in black and red. |
| Size: | Height 36 cm |
| Dating: | 550 - 500 BC |
| Description: | Etruscan antefix showing the bust of a woman. Round arch relief. In the center a beautiful archaic Kore head with large almond-shaped eyes, an elaborated hair dress and large ear jewellery. To the sides palmettes with alternating red and black leafs. The outer arch is decorated with a kymation frieze with egg and dart, also alternating in black and red. The piece made part of the ornament of an Etruscan building, forming the final roof tile visible from the ground (antifixa). Thanks to comparable pieces found in archeologic excavations, a very precise dating can be attributed. An aspect particular to the piece offered here is the magnificent preservation without damages and the fully preserved colors. |
| Condition: | Excellent condition worthy of the exhibition in a museum. Fully preserved, expressive painting. |
| Provenance: | Acquired 2012 in a traditional German auction house. Ex German collection. |
| References in museums: | A comparable piece was found in the Veji temple. Another comparable piece from Veio, currently stored in the Museo di Villa Giulia. Cf. Antikensammlung, Altes Museum Berlin, Inv.-Nr. TC 7898. Cf. Ny Carlsberg Glyptothek, Kopenhagen, Inv.-Nr. H.I.N. 154. Cf. Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung, Frankfurt am Main, Inv.-Nr. 2349. |
| Literature: | H. Koch, Dachterrakotten aus Campanien (1912), page 40 ff. |
| Authenticity: | We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of every artefact, all items are subject to our lifetime return policy on authenticity. A Certificate of Authenticity will be issued. |