Comparanda: Common type in South and Central Etruria, but also Campania and Magna Graecia.
Remarks: Fragment of floral revetment plaque with upright lotus and palmette. H central palmette leaf 3.8. Th top round border 0.5, D 2. Diam non-penetrating nail hole, 0.4, Diam penetrating nail hole 0.5.
Bibliography: Ciaghi 1986, 131, no. 405, fig. 152, p. 167; Ciaghi 1999, pp. 19-20, Pl. 12.2; Winter 2006c, pp. 130-131, fig. 5; Winter 2009a, pp. 499-500, 7.D.1, Ill. 7.2.2
Publication record: Le terrecotte architettoniche arcaiche di Tarquinia: scambi e modelli. Author: Winter, N.A.. Journal and volume number: Tarquinia e le civiltà del Mediterraneo. Place of publication: Milano. Publication Date: 2006. Pages: 127-144 Le terrecotte architettoniche e figurate/Elementi fittili di copertura. Author: Ciaghi, S.. Journal and volume number: Gli Etruschi di Tarquinia, ed. M. Bonghi Jovino. Place of publication: Milano. Publication Date: 1986 Le terrecotte. Author: Ciaghi, S.. Journal and volume number: Tarchna. Scavi e ricerche a Tarquinia 2. Publication Date: 1999. Pages: 1-41 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: Upright lotus and palmette
Last Recorded Collection: Museum Excavation Storerooms
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 9.3
Width: 11.4
Clay: 5YR 5/6
Paint: Surface 5YR 6/6.
Thickness plaque: 2
Thickness including relief: 2.2
Mouldmade decoration: yes
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