Remarks: Double volute acroterion: disk (Diam 14) below solid volutes with ball at top (Diam 3.5/4). Scar of ridge tile on back. Handmade. Too many acroterion fragments for just 2 ends of ridgepole. Dated by pottery found together with fragments. Thin pan tiles with sanded undersides found with acroterion.
Bibliography: Maaskant-Kleibrink 1992, fig. 1318(?), p. 158, cat. nos. 1315-1321, Pl. 264; Winter 2009a, p. 105, 2.E.2.d, Ill. 2.12
Publication record: Settlement excavations at Borgo Le Ferriere 'Satricum', vol. II. The campaigns 1983, 1985 and 1987. Author: Maaskant-Kleibrink, M.. Place of publication: Groningen. Publication Date: 1992 Symbols of Wealth and Power: Architectural Terracotta Decoration in Etruria and Central Italy, 640-510 B.C.. Author: Winter, N.A.. Journal and volume number: MAAR Suppl. 9. Place of publication: Ann Arbor. Publication Date: 2009
Type of decoration: Disc/double volutes
Last Recorded Collection: Excavation Storerooms
Mouldmade: no
Clay: 2.5YR 5/8
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