Remarks: Fragment of floral plaque in high relief with upright lotus flower above pendent lotus bud with cutout bottom edge, flanked by pendent palmettes (3 lateral petals with cordoned edges to right of lotuses) with cutout bottom edge. In top (Th top 2.7), narrow channel (Th 0.5), deeper at sides (2.1 at center, 4.8 at sides), running entire width of piece, for attachment to eaves tile above
Bibliography: Gjerstad 1960, p. 202, fig. 128.3; La grande Roma 1990, p. 73, 3.6.15
Publication record: Early Rome III: Fortifications, domestic architecture, sanctuaries, stratigraphic excavations. Author: Gjerstad, E.. Place of publication: Lund. Publication Date: 1960 La grande Roma dei Tarquini. Author: Cristofani, M. (ed.). Place of publication: Roma. Publication Date: 1990
Type of decoration: Floral
Last Recorded Collection: Antiquarium Comunale
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 13.1
Width: 8
MPD: 2.9
Clay: 2.5Y 8/4 but lighter
Paint: Red-purple on central lotus leave, black between lotus leaves & along right side of bud
Condition: Broken on both sides, with finished top & cut-out bottom edges
