Corinth Object: FS 1057
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   FS 1057
Title:   RAKING SIMA
Category:   Architecture
Category Code:   FS
Object Number:   1057
Description:   Fragment from the convex upper portion of the sima, including at left edge the return along the long side of the building. This fragment, from lower left corner of a gable, is perhaps to be paired with FS 1052, which comes from lower right corner.
Decoration:   Decoration in red and black paint in a reserved stripe and areas. At (and bending around) the corner 7 leaves of a palmette, althernating red and black; at upper right part of the flaring tip of a lotus bud.
Material:   Yellowish-buff clay with coarse grit (grog); very fine yellow-buff slip, ca. 0.002 m. thick.
Condition:   Fragment. Broken all around and at back.
Dimensions Preserved:   H. 012, W. 0.08
Area:   Temple Hill
Context:   NB610 B14 P25
Findspot Description:   FIB 611, no. 499. From Temple of Apollo.
Bibliography:   Roebuck, Hesperia 1990, p. 56, n. 46; Cited Winter Archterr
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Publication: Roebuck, Hesperia 59:1, 1990
Publication: Winter, Greek Architectural Terracottas: ... 1994
Monument: Temple Hill
Image: bw 1974 067 28
Basket: NB610 B14 P25
Notebook Page: NB 610, spread 18 (p. 26)