Etruria

Artifacts from the ancient region of Etruria in Italy, home to the enigmatic Etruscan civilization. This category features pottery, bronze works, and tomb goods that influenced Roman culture and art.

Etruscan bronze kottabos element with a dancing satyr, 470–450 BCE

Kottabos Element of a Dancing Satyr (470 – 450 BCE)

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Cast between 470 and 450 BC, this bronze piece of a dancing satyr from Etruria props a satyr in a dance pose, once balancing a dish for the kottabos game.

Greek vessel ornament of a banqueter holding an omphalos, 400–375 BCE

Vessel Ornament of Banqueter Holding an Omphalos (400-375 BCE)

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Forged around 400–375 BCE, this bronze figurine grips a phiale mesomphalos, perched as a decoration on an Etruscan basin’s rim.

Greek vessel ornament of a lyre player, 400–375 BCE

Vessel Ornament of Lyre Player (400-375 BCE)

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Built around 400–375 BCE, this lyre player bronze figurine fixes a reclining banqueter with a lyre and pick, set to decorate a basin’s rim.

Etruscan bronze vessel ornament of a reclining flutist, 400–375 BCE

Vessel Ornament of Reclining Flutist (400-375 BCE)

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Molded between 400 and 375 BCE, this bronze flutist figurine positions a reclining musician with pipes, likely topping a banquet basin.