Comparanda: Cf. heads on simas from Capua, e.g. Koch 1912, Pl. XXV P581
Remarks: "Provincial influence of Samnite & Oscan cultures" (Fischer-Hansen). Hair divided into 6 melon sections with sharply modelled, triangular nose. 8 short, widely-spaced palmette leaves, edge following contour; below, volute band ending in spirals. At right lotus leaf. On lower right edge, inward curving leaf. Th plaq 2-2.5. Dist. Outer volutes 23.4
Bibliography: Koch 1912, p. 39, n. 1; Kästner1984, p. 72, n. 55; Fischer-Hansen 1992, p. 195, No. 147
Publication record: Catalogue. Campania, South Italy and Sicily. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Author: Fischer-Hansen, T.. Place of publication: Copenhagen. Publication Date: 1992 Dachterrakotten aus Campanien. Author: Koch, H.. Place of publication: Berlin. Publication Date: 1912
Type of decoration: Female head in lotus/palmette frame