Remarks: Fragment of cutout plaque with hindquarters with incised musculature, possible scar for a wing, and downward curving tail (Th wall 3). Back has no incision, but is painted; Reconstructed as winged feline (sphinx or griffin).
Bibliography: Rystedt 1983, p. 38, PC 5, fig. 17, pl. 12; Rystedt 1994, p. 78; Winter 2009a, pp. 105-106, 2.E.3.a
Publication record: Acquarossa 4: Early Etruscan akroteria from Acquarossa and Poggio Civitate (Murlo). Author: Rystedt, E.. Place of publication: Stockholm. Publication Date: 1983 Additional notes on early Etruscan akroteria. Author: Rystedt, E.. Journal and volume number: Murlo and the Etruscans, ed. R. De Puma & J. Small. Place of publication: Madison, WI. Publication Date: 1994. Pages: 77-84 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
Type of decoration: Winged feline (sphinx? griffin?)
Last Recorded Collection: Antiquarium di Poggio Civitate Storerooms
