Architectural Elements 

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Import restricted since 2001.

Section III.A.1 of Designated List in force since 2011.

Baked clay (terracotta) elements used to decorate buildings. These are most often found in Etruria, Latium, Sicily, and Magna Graecia. Elements include acroteria, antefixes, relief plaques, metopes, and revetments. Approximate date: 7th century to 1st century B.C.

For import restrictions in force from 2001, see History of Import Restrictions below.

Example shown: Terracotta Gorgon head antefix; from Buccino, Campania; Fourth century B.C.; National Archaeological Museum