Remarks: Semicylindrical ridge tile, with flange at one short end (H 3.5 below top edge), central operning for cover tile on either side and 1/2 openings at short ends. Top painted with 2 broad oblique black bands (W ca. 17 cm) & band around 1/2 of cover tile opening at one end. Re-used in infant burial of 5th cent. B.C.
Bibliography: Jarva in ArchLaz 4 (1981) 271, pl. 55.2; Jarva 2001, p. 193, fig. 4
Publication record: The functions of huts and houses with reference to the Latin settlement at Ficana. Author: Jarva, E.. Journal and volume number: From huts to houses, ed. J.R. Brandt & L. Karlsson. Place of publication: Stockholm. Publication Date: 2001. Pages: 189-194
Associated elements: 43684
Type of decoration: Painted oblique black bands
Last Recorded Collection: Danish Academy
Mouldmade: no
Height: 21.5
Width: 94.5
MPD: 35.5
Paint: Black
Condition: Complete dimensions
Height ridge tile: 21.5
Width ridge tile: 94.5
Depth ridge tile: 35.5
H cover tile opening: 9.5
W cover tile opening: 14.5
Number of ct openings: 1 + 2 halves
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