Etruscan Antefix with Archaic Male Head

Culture: Etruscan

Period: 6th century B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 10 cm x 10 cm

Price: Sold

Ref: 4058

Provenance: French private collection Simone de Monbrison.

Condition: Fragment with beautiful remains of color.

Description: Fragment of an Etruscan architecture part (antefix) with a male head with an archaic smile, long, pointy nose and almond-shaped, slightly offset eyes. Noticeable is the moustache. Beautiful red, blue and black remains of color on mouth, ears and eyes. Probably from Caere. Mounted.