Comparanda: MS 1820, 1824, 1825, 1827, 2143; Tarquinia 1477, 1478; Florence 81791; Ann Arbor Kelsey Museum 29113, 29114; Sarasota, FL Ringling Museum 28.2111
Remarks: Rounded volute ends at bottom sides in acanthus leaf, then twines upward with tendrils ending in open flowers as off-shoots. Hollowed back with rounded strut (Diam 4)
Bibliography: Luce 1921a, p. 270, No. l; Andrén 1940, pp. 69-70, No. II:5; E. de Grummond 2000-2001, fig. 5
Publication record: A group of architectural terra-cottas from Corneto. Author: Luce, S.B.. Journal and volume number: AJA 25. Publication Date: 1921. Pages: 266-276 Architectural terracottas from Etrusco-Italic Temples. Author: Andrén, A.. Place of publication: Lund/Leipzig. Publication Date: 1939-1940 Maenads and meaning: antefixes from Tarquinia in American collections. Author: de Grummond, E.. Journal and volume number: Bulletin of the Kelsey Museum 13. Publication Date: 2000-2001. Pages: 7-30
Associated elements: Silen head antefixes
Type of decoration: Female head in floral shell frame
Last Recorded Collection: University Museum
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 23
Width: 20.2
Paint: Red on shell inner surface, diadem top & veil, hair. Diadem gold. Eyes red
