Descriptive Attribute	Value(s)
Fabric Category	Terracotta
Object Type	Architectural::Akroterion
Motif	Chevron
Year Excavated	1979
Decorative Technique	Incised
Fragment Noted	true
Object Type (notes)	Fragment of Terracotta Plaque/Akroterion(?)
Size	Max. Pres. Dimension 0.210 m, Max. Pres. Thickness 0.320 m
Condition	Restored from five fragments. Surface of edges are chipped; traces of red slip still remain.
Description	Irregular shaped fragment of what may be the apex of an akroterion. The "apex" preserves two converging finished edges. The right edge still preserves a projecting "knob." A scar remains for the corresponding one on the the left. A small round hole pierces the fragment directly below the apex. One surface is decorated with incised design; the reverse is plain. The design consists of a diamond pattern enclosing the central hole. Below the hole a chevron pattern repeats the motif. Below the diamond two curved parallel lines enclosing diagonal slashes are to the right. Below these is a curved finished edge. The left side is too badly damaged to determine the design though one similar to the right is most likely.
Fabric Description	Murlo terracotta
Has note	The Poggio Civitate Excavation Project website originally included this object at this address: http://www.poggiocivitate.org/catalog/viewartifactcatalog.asp?fid=PC1979003800