Remarks: Antefix of Silen head wearing lion-skin, with floral shell frame. Most of floral shell broken away, but some thin tendrils are preserved at left. Part of rounded band above head. Head slightly hollowed behind. Strut square with indent at bottom.
Bibliography: Andrén 1940, pp. 90-91, no. II:5
Publication record: Architectural terracottas from Etrusco-Italic Temples. Author: Andrén, A.. Place of publication: Lund/Leipzig. Publication Date: 1939-1940
Type of decoration: Silen head with lion-skin
Last Recorded Collection: American Academy in Rome
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 23
Width: 17.3
MPD: 16.5
Clay: 2.5Y 7/4 but lighter
Paint: Bright red Silen face 7.5R 4/8. Brown lion head 10YR 4/4. Dark red hair, beard, eyes 7.5R 3/2-3/4. Bright red on flat area below head. Black raised band across base.
Distance outer eyes: 5.8
Inner H cover tile: 6.5
Outer H cover tile: 8.5
Inner W cover tile: 12
Outer W cover tile: 15.8
Thickness tile: 1.5-2
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