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antefix
Object Type
antefix
Museum number
1915,0412.1
Description
Mould-made terracotta antefix in the form of the head of Herakles (Register) or Artemis Bendis (Catalogue).
Cultures/periods
Western Greek
Production date
4thC BC(early)
Production place
Made in:
Taranto
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Italy
Materials
terracotta
Technique
mould-made
Dimensions
Height:
15.20 centimetres
Width:
15.20 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Terracotta / Catalogue of Terracottas in the British Museum
(1333)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
classical deity
Associated names
Representation of:
Herakles/Hercules
(Register)
Representation of:
Artemis Bendis
(Catalogue)
Acquisition name
Donated by:
R Snead-Brown
Acquisition date
1915
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1915,0412.1