Collection place: Lazio, Central Italy / Collector: Alfred Emerson / Culture or time period: Etruscan - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Altar miniature, accession number 8-2355, described as Terracotta, small alter (?) open at bottom, on projecting base. On front face it beats relief scene of swan- like bird who flies with outstretched wing to right with human figure on his back. Figure probably woman, wears long garment and seems to hold veil Tan; coarse, thick fabric.