antefix

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Object Type: antefix
Museum number: 1805,0703.419
Description: Terracotta antefix: Victory alights on a globe, bearing a trophy with captured weapons and armour. The globe is flanked by capricorns.
Cultures/periods: Roman
Production date: 40-70
Production place: Made in: Italy
Materials: terracotta
Dimensions: Height: 22.86 centimetres
Bibliographic references: Terracotta / Catalogue of Terracottas in the British Museum (D690)
Location: On display (G70/dc13)
Subjects: classical deity
Associated names: Representation of: Nike/Victoria/Victory
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Peregrine Edward Towneley
Previous owner: Previous owner/ex-collection: Charles Townley
Acquisition date: 1805
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1805,0703.419

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