Remarks: Large fragment of possible acroterion base with flat plaque, and 2 cutout openings for the insertion of cover tiles from the slopes, inward-curving finished edges with red bands along edges. In between, thin red band on which is tree with 2 large red berry clusters or nuts. Above, large pendent palmette with central black petal. Painted on one side only
Bibliography: Cristofani 1992a, p. 32, Pl. II, B 6.1; Winter 2009a, p. 478, 6.E.4.a; Winter 2011, p. 63
Publication record: Caere 3.1. Lo scarico arcaico della Vigna Parrocchiale. Author: Cristofani, M.. Place of publication: Roma. Publication Date: 1992. Pages: 29-57 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 The evolution of bases for acroteria in Etruria and Latium (640/630-510 B.C.). Author: Winter, N.A.. Journal and volume number: Deliciae Fictiles IV. Place of publication: Oxford. Publication Date: 2011. Pages: 62-68
Type of decoration: Tree/palmette
Last Recorded Collection: C.N.R. storerooms at Banditaccia necropolis
