Descriptive Attribute	Value(s)
Chronology	Securely Orientalizing
Fabric Category	Terracotta
Object Type	Architectural::Akroterion
Year Excavated	1969
Fragment Noted	true
Object Type (notes)	Cut-out Akroterion Fragment*
Size	Max. Pres. Length 0.135 m, Max. Pres. Height from flat bottom scar 0.053 m, Pres. Thickness 0.037-0.047 m (Max. Width of scar)
Condition	Broken across base, at one side and top.
Description	Fragment of a "cut-out" akroterion prserving part of a member attached to the ridge pole tile (not preserved); two flat smooth sides tapering with a curved outline from the base; one flattened smooth edge which starts out from the tile surface rises obliquely with two successsive concave curves forming a wavy outline, then, after a broken portion, slopes down in a concave curve which again turns upwards at the side break. There is a flat, broad scar at the bottom where the piece was attached to the top of the ridge pole tile. The pieces might be a lateral decorative extension close to the tile, fo the main part of the akroterion. For the shape of the fragment see 19690379.
Fabric Description	Murlo Terracotta, fired reddish brown on surface, red slip preserved on all finished surfaces.
Has note	The Poggio Civitate Excavation Project website originally included this object at this address: http://www.poggiocivitate.org/catalog/viewartifactcatalog.asp?fid=PC1969038000