Remarks: Columen/mutulus fragment preserving upper right edge of border with bearded snake's head projecting above border. Solid, handmade. H head 4, W 9.8, D 3.8. Thin layer of well-levigated brown clay on surface of snake head, over which paint. Nail hole at right break (Diam 1.2). Finished top edge, slanting down at back. Very high relief.
Bibliography: Romanelli 1948, p. 265, no. 53; Cataldi 1993, p. 218, no. 47, fig. 45; Scavo nello scavo 2004, p. 85, no. I.e.30
Publication record: Scavo nello scavo. Gli Etruschi non visti. Author: Moretti Sgubini, A.M.. Place of publication: Viterbo. Publication Date: 2004 Tarquinia. Scavi e ricerche nell'area della città . Author: Romanelli, P.. Journal and volume number: NSc. Publication Date: 1948. Pages: 193-270 Terrecotte arcaiche e tardo-arcaiche da Tarquinia. Author: Cataldi, M.. Journal and volume number: Deliciae Fictiles. Place of publication: Stockholm. Publication Date: 1993. Pages: 207-220
Associated elements: 4978
Type of decoration: Bearded snake head
Last Recorded Collection: Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Mouldmade: no
Height: 11.3
Width: 14.2
Clay: 10YR 8/2
Paint: Black plaque. Red on beard, mouth, nostrils 7.5R 4/6. Black spots on cheek, ground.
