Remarks: Openwork cresting with central pattern (H 29) of concave bands (W 2) forming alternating figure 8s and whirligigs, surmounted by band of upright palmettes with concave leaves in low relief, with hole for meniskos. Vertical joints have grooves for liquid lead
Bibliography: Andrén 1940, pp. 137-138, No. III:5, Pl. 54:173 top; Helbig4 III, pp. 712-714, No. 2803; Sprenger & Bartoloni 1983, p. 147, Pl. 239 top; Rasenna, fig. 383; Comella 1993c, pp. 43-44, A1, pls. 4.a, 17.a, 18.a
Publication record: Architectural terracottas from Etrusco-Italic Temples. Author: Andrén, A.. Place of publication: Lund/Leipzig. Publication Date: 1939-1940 Führer durch die öffentlichen Sammlungen klassischer Altertümer in Rome, Bd. 1-4. 4., völlig neu bearb. Aufl. Hrsg. Von H. Speier. Author: Helbig, W.. Place of publication: Tübingen. Publication Date: 1963-1972 Le terrecotte architettoniche del santuario dello Scasato à Falerii (scavi 1886-1887). Author: Comella, A.M.. Place of publication: Perugia. Publication Date: 1993 Rasenna. Storia e civiltà degli Etruschi. Author: Pallottino, M. et al.. Place of publication: Milano. Publication Date: 1986 The Etruscans: their history, art, and architecture. Author: Sprenger, M. & G. Bartoloni. Place of publication: New York. Publication Date: 1983
Type of decoration: Openwork pattern of figure 8s and whirligigs surmounted by relief palmettes
Last Recorded Collection: Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 45
Width: 53
MPD: 3.3
Paint: Palmette leaves cream with alternating black/red central band, black ground; concave bands cream with 1 red & 1 black edge; black ground below openwork, with red pendent palmette heart & 3 cream pendent leaves
