Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Vladimir Naikhin |
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Figurine of a man offering a libation
Etruria, Italy 4th–2nd century BCE Bronze H: 11 cm Accession number: 88.2.3 |
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Etruscan bronze statuettes were cast solid in the lost-wax technique. Many of the details were applied to the statue after it cooled by either punching or engraving. There were free-standing votive statuettes, usually deposited in sanctuaries, and figured attachments decorating bronze utensils. Most of the common types – the standing kouros, the spear-throwing warrior, the slender woman – were ultimately inspired by Greek prototypes. Publications: Jucker, Ines, Italy of the Etruscans, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1991 Exhibition: The Etruscans, Nir David, 02/03/1992 - 15/09/1992 Etruscans Exhibition, 10/01/1991 - 10/12/1991 Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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