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Antefix fragment
Greek, East Greek
Findspot: Anatolia (Turkey), Troad, Assos (Behramkale), Lower town
Medium/Technique
Ceramic
Dimensions
13.3 x 17.1 cm (5 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession NumberRES.84.350
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsArchitectural elements
DescriptionAntefix fragment, remarkable as being made to fit on top of independent imbrex, which was not adjoined. Light red painted; coarse unglazed; fine design of anthemion in relief. Lower left corner gone.
ProvenanceFrom Assos (Behramkale, Turkey); lower town. 188?: excavated by the Archaeological Institute of America; gift of the Archaeological Institute of America to MFA, January 15, 1884.