Comparanda: Caere: Andrén 1940, p. No. III:13, Pl. 15:59 & Narce, No. I, Pl. 57:189
Remarks: Fragment of antefix plaque decorated with Silen head in relief, wearing possible diadem above hair in possible spiral locks. Moustache & beard. Torus surrounding head, painted with diagonal bands in red/white/black, tapers in width towards bottom. Base recessed. Oval strut on back connecting plaque to cover tile top.
Bibliography: Andrén 1940, p. 498, No. I:6; Die Welt der Etrusker 1988, p. 180, B 6.9
Publication record: Architectural terracottas from Etrusco-Italic Temples. Author: Andrén, A.. Place of publication: Lund/Leipzig. Publication Date: 1939-1940 Die Welt der Etrusker: archäologische Denkmäler aus Museen der sozialistischen Länder. Author: Kunze, M., & V. Kästner (eds.). Place of publication: Berlin. Publication Date: 1988
Type of decoration: Silen head
Last Recorded Collection: Antikensammlung
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 25.7
Width: 17.6
MPD: 13
Clay: 7.5YR 7/4
Paint: Cream-brown slip 10YR 7/3. Red 7.5R 3/4 on alternate inner bands on strigils, alternate diagonal bands on torus & on rounded diadem?, hair, ear outline, moustache, square on beard top center, top band & squares on base meander. Black strigil outlines & alternate central bands, outlines of torus and alternate bands, outline of diadem and alternate bands, eyes & brows, beard, bottom squares on base meander. Pink lips 7.5R 6/4
Condition: Broken around outer edges; missing most of shell
