1991.75.29.a-b, Pair of tubular earrings with female heads, Etruria, mid-5th century B.C.E., gold
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The pure early classical features of the female heads on these Etruscan earrings relate to far larger works in stone, specifically recalling the S
1991.75.33.a-b, Pair of tubular earrings, Etruria, 6th century B.C.E, gold
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Hoop earrings are perhaps less spectacular than a bauletto earrings (1991.75.13.a-b) or ear studs (
1991.75.7.1, Gold bracelet, Etruscan, first half of 7th century B.C.E, gold, bronze, orientalizing
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In antiquity, bracelets were usually worn in pairs.
1991.75.7.2, Gold bracelet, Etruscan, first half of 7th century B.C.E, gold, bronze, orientalizing
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In antiquity, bracelets were usually worn in pairs.
1991.75.23, Ring with engraved bezel, Etruria, ca. 500 B.C.E., silver
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In addition their ornamental quality, most rings in antiquity were used for the practical purpose of making impressions upon yielding material.
1991.75.36, Pendant with winged charioteer, Etruria, 4th century B.C.E., gold
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Except for the colored inlays in rings and the occasional use of colored glass, Etruscan jewelry is typically monochrome. One of the few exceptions is this dress ornament and its lunate setting above the charioteer which probably held a colored inlay.
1991.75.19.a-b, Pair of ear studs, Etruria, late 6th century B.C.E.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Although ear studs were apparently less common than a bauletto earrings [1991.75.13.a-b],