Comparanda: Pyrgi, Temple A antefixes; Berlin TC 6681.2c
Remarks: Shell has 5 palmettes of 7 leaves alternating with 4 lotus flowers in relief, linked by bands forming double volutes below palmettes. Cover tile preserved to end where flange begins ca. 35.6 behind plaque. Area behind head hollowed. Rectangular strut
Bibliography: Poulsen 1966, p. 34; Andrén 1940, pp. 49-50, No. III:7; Christiansen & Winter 2010, pp. 100-101, no. 45
Publication record: Architectural terracottas from Etrusco-Italic Temples. Author: Andrén, A.. Place of publication: Lund/Leipzig. Publication Date: 1939-1940 Etruria I. Architectural terracottas and painted wall plaques, pinakes c. 625-200 BC.Catalogue, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Author: Christiansen, J. & N.A. Winter. Place of publication: Copenhagen. Publication Date: 2010 Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Den Etruskiske Samling. Author: Poulsen, V.. Place of publication: Copenhagen. Publication Date: 1966 The Caprifico roof in its wider context. Author: Winter, N.A.. Journal and volume number: Il tempio arcaico di Caprifico di Torrecchia. Place of publication: Roma. Publication Date: 2010. Pages: 113-122
Associated elements: HIN 55A: fragment of right central & lower shell MPH 32.5
Type of decoration: Silen head in floral shell frame
Last Recorded Collection: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 49.5
Width: 36.8
MPD: 45.5
Clay: 5YR 7/3
Paint: Red, black, blue
Condition: Missing top & right 1/2 of shell, chips from base
Height face: 23.8
Distance outer eyes: 10.1
Type shell: Floral
Height antefix base: 5.5
Width antefix base: 29
Width strut: 4.5
Depth strut: 5.3
Inner H cover tile: 10
Outer H cover tile: 12.5
Inner W cover tile: 18.1
Outer W cover tile: 24.2
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