Fragment of a terracotta relief with the head of Ammon
Type:
Elemento architettonico
Year:
1st century A.D.
Material and technique:
Polichrome terracotta
Inventory:
Inv. MB 199
This fragment, dating from the first century A.D., comes from the type of reliefs known as “Campanian slabs,” which were mass-produced and used as elements of architectural decoration. In this case, the relief depicts the head of Ammon Jupiter, on which traces of bright colors are still visible.
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This room displays Roman artworks, plus some medieval pieces that wind up the long chronological itinerary through the Barracco collection.
