Terminal Tile Frieze

Title: Terminal Tile Frieze
Inventory Number: A0166
Date Acquired: 1909
Source: Magoffin
Provenance: Praeneste
From Date: -299
To Date: -200
Description: Frieze w v semi-circular projections separated by deep scotiae w h torus moulding at base. Projection of tile protector at rear; T-shaped incised mark on surface of rear. Front surface coated w white slip; depressions alternately red & black.
State of Preservation: All of top surface chipped off, w chipping extending down diagonally on r side almost to base; left side broken off; end of tile protector broken off. Sporadic chipping of surfaces; paint slight worn.
Height: 21.3 cm
Width: 22.8 cm
Notes: Slide Coll
Type: architecture
Material: fired clay