Ficomontano's trousseau
Corredo Tomba I Ficomontano
This assemblage, traditionally said to come from Tomb I of the Ficomontano site in Chiusi, presents difficulties regarding its composition and dating. The canopic jar seems to belong to a late phase, while the rest of the rich assemblage is made up of vessels of various production, variously dated between the early 7th and the 6th century BC. The head of the canopic jar (a cinerary container characterized by a lid in the shape of a human head and sometimes by anatomical details on the body) is entirely made of red clay and has the details reproduced very accurately; the neck presents two functional holes for fitting onto the vessel (now modern). The cylindrical arms with hands clenched into fists also have holes useful for insertion, while the throne is decorated with studs, probably imitating metalwork. Traces of paint remain on the back.
This assemblage, traditionally said to come from Tomb I of the Ficomontano site in Chiusi, presents difficulties regarding its composition and dating. The canopic jar seems to belong to a late phase, while the rest of the rich assemblage is made up of vessels of various production, variously dated between the early 7th and the 6th century BC. The head of the canopic jar (a cinerary container characterized by a lid in the shape of a human head and sometimes by anatomical details on the body) is entirely made of red clay and has the details reproduced very accurately; the neck presents two functional holes for fitting onto the vessel (now modern). The cylindrical arms with hands clenched into fists also have holes useful for insertion, while the throne is decorated with studs, probably imitating metalwork. Traces of paint remain on the back.
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