Antefix with Satyr Face, c. 525-480 BC. Greek/South Italian, Taranto. Terracotta; overall: 25 cm (9 13/16 in.). This frontal satyr face, easily recognized by its snub nose and equine ears, served numerous purposes. As an antefix, it capped the open end of a roof tile, preventing wind, water, and pests from entering the building below. With its naturalistic mold-made features, enhanced with pigment and perhaps additional stamped and carved details, the antefix would also have provided striking visual ornament, especially when seen in long rows high above.

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Antefix with Satyr Face, c. 525-480 BC. Greek/South Italian, Taranto. Terracotta; overall: 25 cm (9 13/16 in.). This frontal satyr face, easily recognized by its snub nose and equine ears, served numerous purposes. As an antefix, it capped the open end of a roof tile, preventing wind, water, and pests from entering the building below. With its naturalistic mold-made features, enhanced with pigment and perhaps additional stamped and carved details, the antefix would also have provided striking visual ornament, especially when seen in long rows high above.

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