antefix

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Object Type
Museum number: 1890,0921.6
Description: Terracotta antefix (decorated tile-end) with Acheloos, the bull-horned river god. Clay: yellow ochre.
Cultures/periods
Production date: 420BC-400BC (circa)
Production place: Made in: Taranto
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Taranto
Materials
Dimensions: Height: 22 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Location: On display (G73/dc48)
Condition: Cover-tile at back broken off; nose damaged.
Subjects
Associated names
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1890
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1890,0921.6

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