Corinth Object: FA 51
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   FA 51
Title:   TERRACOTTA PALMETTE ANTEFIX
Category:   Architecture
Category Code:   FA
Object Number:   51
Description:   Antefix with plain band across bottom, ridge above; above this two antithetical tendrils rise from lower corners of plaque, turning in nearly horizontally, then curling out with two antithetic tendrils curling out from either stalk. Below this 5-petal palmette, pendant, from two petals; central petal round, next two long. Base of heart at upper break.
Material:   Moderately coarse clay with scattered black, red inclusions, fired light tan at surface, red at core.
Munsell Color:   Near 10YR 8/3 or slightly pinker
Condition:   Fragment. Single frgt., lower half antefix plaque, from bottom to base of heart; top of neck. Left edge chipped.
Dimensions Actual:   W00.198
Dimensions Preserved:   H00.140
Period:   Early Roman (44BC-1/2 2nd c AD)
Chronology:   Augustan or later ?
Context:   , Provenance unknown
Provenance:   Corinth
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Basket: , Provenance unknown