Remarks: Antefix with Gorgon head in relief, preserving part of scalloped locks across top of head, above large almond-shaped eyes with relief lids. Nose divided into two horizontal segments, with large lower segment flanked by spiral indicating nostril. Mouth wide with lips in relief, with teeth showing. Large fangs near corner of mouth. Ear summarily rendered. Hair falls in two rounded strands at side of head. Plaque overhangs rounded cover tile, which is attached slightly below top of plaque.
Bibliography: Moretti Sgubini 2003, p. 10, fig. 2; Scavo nello scavo 2004, p. 61, no. I.c.1; Moretti Sgubini & Ricciardi 2006, p. 103, fig. 10.4; Winter 2009a, pp. 173-174, 3.C.2.a
Publication record: Scavo nello scavo. Gli Etruschi non visti. Author: Moretti Sgubini, A.M.. Place of publication: Viterbo. Publication Date: 2004 Symbols of Wealth and Power: Architectural Terracotta Decoration in Etruria and Central Italy, 640-510 B.C.. Author: Winter, N.A.. Journal and volume number: MAAR Suppl. 9. Place of publication: Ann Arbor. Publication Date: 2009 Ultime scoperte a Vulci. Author: Moretti Sgubini, A.M.. Journal and volume number: AnnFaina 10. Place of publication: Orvieto. Publication Date: 2003. Pages: 9-53 Vulci: materiali architettonici di vecchi e nuovi scavi. Author: Moretti Sgubini, A.M. & L. Ricciardi. Journal and volume number: Deliciae Fictiles III. Place of publication: Oxford. Publication Date: 2006. Pages: 103-115
Type of decoration: Gorgoneion
Last Recorded Collection: Museo Archeologico
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 12.4
Width: 9.6
Clay: Reddish-brown
Condition: Missing top, left side and lower left part of head
