"In the following we have back and front views of the heads of statues from Herculaneum, on which we perceive the <em>vitta</em>." &mdash; Anthon, 1891

Herculaneum

"In the following we have back and front views of the heads of statues from Herculaneum, on which we…

"Vitta, or plural vittae, a ribbon or fillet, is to be considered, as an ordinary portion of female dress. Also as a decoration of sacred person and sacred things." &mdash Smith; 1873

Vitta

"Vitta, or plural vittae, a ribbon or fillet, is to be considered, as an ordinary portion of female…