Terracotta architectural plaque with lotus and palmette designs, Hellenistic, late 4th century B.C., Etruscan, Terracotta, paint, H.: 24 11/16 x 18 3/4 in. (62.7 x 47.6 cm), Terracottas, Said to be from Cerveteri Major portions of most Etruscan temples were made of wood, abundantly available in ancient Italy. To protect wooden beams from the elements, they were covered with terracotta slabs of varying dimensions
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Terracotta architectural plaque, lotus, palmette designs, Hellenistic, late 4th century B.C, Etruscan, Terracotta, paint, H, 24 11/16 x 18 3/4, 62.7 47.6 cm, Terracottas, Said, Cerveteri, Major portions, Etruscan temples, wood, abundantly available, ancient Italy, protect wooden beams, elements, covered, terracotta slabs, varying dimensions
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