Remarks: Pelta-shaped cutout acroterion of palmette (and volutes). Th top 2.7, bottom 3.8. Th inner finished edge 3.5, equal to curve of inner edge. Back rough and uneven with white patch at bottom, H 6, over rough surface.
Bibliography: Rystedt 1983, pp. 25-26, fig. 7, Pl. 4; Winter 2009a, p. 110, 2.E.6.a
Publication record: Acquarossa 4: Early Etruscan akroteria from Acquarossa and Poggio Civitate (Murlo). Author: Rystedt, E.. Place of publication: Stockholm. Publication Date: 1983 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: Palmette (and volutes)
Last Recorded Collection: Excavation storerooms in Palazzo S. Pietro
Mouldmade: no
Height: 18.9
Width: 14.1
Paint: White on both leaves, painted over red. Front and edge red.