Comparanda: Same type in Vescovado 93-69, very worn
Remarks: Fragment of top of feline head with small round opening (Diam 2.3) between fangs in mouth. Different type from lateral sima spouts and from Southeast Building/OCB 2-workshop spouts. Mouth open also at sides. Deep-set, slanting almond-shaped eyes, short nose with pierced nostrils. Top of left ear broken. W eye 3.5. Th wall 2.7.
Bibliography: Case e palazzi d'Etruria 1985, p. 112, 3.306; Edlund-Berry 1992, p. 223, no. C.1; Newland 1994, pp. 35-36, no. 11; Winter 2009a, p. 206, 3.E.4.a
Publication record: Case e palazzi d'Etruria. Author: Stopponi, S. (ed.). Place of publication: Milano. Publication Date: 1985 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 The akroterial sculpture and architectural terracottas from the Upper Building at Murlo. Author: Newland, D.M.. Journal and volume number: Diss. Bryn Mawr College. Publication Date: 1994 The seated and standing statue akroteria from Poggio Civitate (Murlo). Author: Edlund-Berry, I.. Journal and volume number: Archaeologica 96. Place of publication: Roma. Publication Date: 1992
Type of decoration: Feline head
Last Recorded Collection: Antiquarium di Poggio Civitate
