1991.75.24, Lion ring with box setting, Etruria, early 5th century B.C.E., gold
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In addition their ornamental quality, most rings in antiquity were used for the practical purpose of making impressions upon yielding material.
1991.75.25, Lion ring with engraved bezel, Etruria, early 5th century B.C.E., gold
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In addition their ornamental quality, most rings in antiquity were used for the practical purpose of making impressions upon yielding material.
1991.75.26, Lion ring with engraved bezel, Etruria, early 5th century B.C.E., gold
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In addition their ornamental quality, most rings in antiquity were used for the practical purpose of making impressions upon yielding material.
1991.75.9, Bracelet, Etruscan, mid 7th century B.C.E., gold, repousse, stamped, orientalizing
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In antiquity, b
1991.75.8.a-b, Pair of child's bracelets or earrings, Etruscan, mid 7th century B.C.E., gold repousse
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In antiquity, b
1991.75.32 Bulla, Etruria, 4th century B.C.E., Gold
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Lenticular pendants with a cylindrical suspension eye are generally called
1991.75.6, Composite necklace, Etruria, ca. mid 7th century B.C.E., gold, glass, amber
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Early Etruscan necklaces are comparatively rare, as their beads were often made of fragile or corrodible materials such as amber, glass, and silver.
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],
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.