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Etruscan Gold Coin
Etruscan gold coin from Populonia, 5th century BCE.
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Etruscan Plaque of Griffins
With a lion's body and the wings and head of an eagle, the grffin encapsulates the majesty of both. At one time representing royalty, it gained the role of guardian. Griffins are used architecturally and can be found in domestic objects...
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Vulci
Vulci (Velch) was an Etruscan city located 12 km from the western coast of central Italy by the banks of the Fiora River. Flourishing as a trading port between the 6th and 4th century BCE, it was an important member of the Etruscan League...
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Etruscan Bronze Mirror
An Etruscan bronze mirror with an engraved scene depicting the gods Laran (Mars), Turan (Venus) Menrva (Minerva) and Aplu (Apollo) - all indicated by the inscription around the edge. 300-270 BCE. (National Etruscan Museum, Rome)
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Etruscan Votive Figure
A bronze figurine of a youth or priest offering a libation. 2nd century BCE. Etruscan-Latin. (British Museum, London)
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Etruscan Temple Model
A model of a 5th century BCE Etruscan temple. Temple A at Pyrgi, the port and sanctuary of Cerveteri/Cisra (Altes Museum, Berlin)
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Etruscan Bronze Warrior
An Etruscan bronze warrior statuette. Populonia, 5th century BCE. Height: 26 cm. (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)
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Etruscan Inscription Plaque
A copper alloy plaque with an inscription in the Etruscan alphabet. The inscription reads from right to left and the top line is the name of the god Culsans, the second line is as yet undeciphered. 3rd - 2nd century BCE. (British Museum...
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Etruscan Red on White Pottery Vessel
An Etruscan red on white slip pottery vessel from Vulci or Bisencio, c. 700 BCE. (Antikensammlung Berlin)
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Etruscan Cinerary Urn, Chiusi
A stone cinerary urn which was hollow to receive the ashes of the deceased. The head acts as a stopper. Etruscan, Chiusi, 500-400 BCE. Height: 1.37 m. (British Museum, London)
