Etruria Collection (#8)

Jupiters gate in the walls of Falerii Novi, Lazio, Italy
Illustration engraving of a Jupiters gate in the walls of Falerii Novi, Lazio, Italy. Roman civilisation

ETRURIA. Etruria Works, which would run for 180 years. The factory was so-named after the Etruria district of Italy, where black porcelain dating to Etruscan times was being excavated

View of Tarquinia and Corneto (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF285209 View of Tarquinia and Corneto (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Etruscan lidded pithos with the blinding of Polyphemos, 650-25 BC (terracotta)
XOS1765686 Etruscan lidded pithos with the blinding of Polyphemos, 650-25 BC (terracotta) by Etruscan, (7th century BC); 100.7 cm; J

Volterra, 1834 (oil on canvas)
XIR160265 Volterra, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 70.5x94 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Votive Statuette; Unknown; Etruria; 4th century B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)

Scarab; Unknown; Etruria; 4th century B.C.; Carnelian and gold; Object: H: 0.8 x W: 1.5 x D: 1.2 cm (5/16 x 9/16 x 7/16 in.)

Caeretan Hydria; Attributed to Eagle Painter, Greek (Caeretan), active 530 - 500 B.C.; Caere (?), Etruria; about 525 B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 44.6 x Diam.: 33.4 cm (17 9/16 x 13 1/8 in.)

Statuette of a Kouros; Unknown; Etruria; about 490 B.C.; Bronze; Object (from mount to top of head, excluding tang): H: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.). W: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)

Engraved Scarab; Unknown; Etruria; 400 - 380 B.C.; Banded agate; Object: H: 1.8 x W: 1.4 x D: 0.9 cm (3/4 x 9/16 x 3/8 in.)

Ring; Unknown; Etruria (?); about 500 B.C.; Gold; Object (bezel, approx.): H: 1.9 x W: 1 x D: 0.2 cm (3/4 x 3/8 x 1/16 in.), Object (hoop, greatest extent): Diam.: 2.5 cm (15/16 in.)

Hoop with bezel; Unknown; Etruria; second half of 6th century B.C.; Hoop: gold-plated silver; bezel: gold; Object (bezel): H: 2.1 x W: 1 cm (13/16 x 3/8 in.), Object (hoop)

Bucchero Trefoil Oinochoe; Unknown; Etruria; about 625 - 600 B.C.; Terracotta; Object (to lip): H: 18.9 x Diam. (body): 11.6 cm (7 7/16 x 4 9/16 in.), Object (to handle): H: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)

Bucchero Olpe; Unknown; Etruria; about 640 - 620 B.C.; Terracotta; Object (to lip): H: 21.2 x Diam. (body): 10.7 cm (8 3/8 x 4 3/16 in.), Object (to ornament): H: 23.9 cm (9 7/16 in.)

Fibula; Unknown; Etruria; 700 - 600 B.C.; Bronze; Object: H: 3.8 x W: 7.6 cm (1 1/2 x 3 in.)

Pair of Disk Earrings; Unknown; Etruria; late 6th century B.C.; Gold; Object: Diam.: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)

Votive Statuette of Hercle; Unknown; Etruria; 320 - 280 B.C.; Bronze; Object: H: 24.3 cm (9 9/16 in.)

Statuette of a Diskobolos; Unknown; Etruria; 480 B.C.; Bronze; Object: H: 8.5 x W: 5.5 x D: 2.5 cm (3 3/8 x 2 3/16 x 1 in.)

GAIUS MUCIUS SCAEVOLA. Mythical Roman hero. After a failed attempt to kill the Etruscan king Lars Porsenna in 509 B.C. and ordered to be cast into a fire

ETRUSCAN CHIMERA. Drawing after an Etruscan bronze statue, 5th century B. C
ETRUSCAN CHIMERA. Drawing after an Etruscan bronze statue, 5th century B.C

Poseidon fighting Polybotes. Tondo of an Attic red-figure kylix, ca. 475-470 BC. Found in Vulci, Etruria

Potter at work at the Wedgwood factory, Etruria, Staffordshire, England. The potter s
Potter at work at the Wedgwood factory, Etruria, Staffordshire, England. The potters throwing wheel is being turned through a belt by the man turning the wheel at the left

ETRURIA. Etruria Works, which would run for 180 years. The factory was so-named after the Etruria district of Italy, where black porcelain dating to Etruscan times was being excavated

STEAMSHIP, 1886. The Cunard Lines steamship Etruria. Wood engraving, 1886

Pottery workshop in ancient Etruria
The decoration of pottery in a workshop in ancient Etruria. A rather stern woman stands in the doorway, clutching a vase

ARUNS, a noted haruspex or augur of Etruria

Costume / Etruria
A man and woman of Etruria (Ancient Rome): he plays a double flute, she carries a dish of fruit

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"Etruria: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the enchanting world of Etruria, a land steeped in history and adorned with magnificent art. From the 16th-century plan of Florence to the S. S Etruria's voyage from New York to Liverpool in 1890, this captivating caption takes you on a visual tour. Immerse yourself in ancient mythology as Hercules brings Cerberus to Eurystheus, accompanied by Hermes and Athena. The c6th century BC artwork transports you back to an era filled with heroic tales and divine intervention. Marvel at the intricate details of the wall in the Tomb of the Augurs at Tarquinia, Italy. Created by an unknown artist in 1928, it serves as a testament to the artistic prowess of Etruscan civilization. Witness the strength and valor of an Etruscan warrior sculpted during the 4th century BC. This masterpiece showcases their mastery over sculpture and their reverence for martial prowess. Experience elegance personified through a dancer depicted in Tricliniums Tomb. This exquisite piece exemplifies how art was intertwined with everyday life for these ancient people. Gaze upon a cinerary urn on its podium within Chamber tomb of Pruni f; it stands as a poignant reminder of burial customs practiced by these enigmatic people. Discover industrial achievements through Etruria Factories that once thrived within this region. These factories were instrumental in shaping both local economies and cultural landscapes. Embark on a transatlantic journey aboard Cunard ship "Etruria, " witnessing firsthand how travel connected distant lands during its time as a passenger liner between New York and Liverpool. Be captivated by mural paintings found within Leopards Tomb at Tarquinia, Italy - each stroke telling stories lost to time but preserved forever through artistry. Finally, explore another stunning mural painting adorning Tomb with Banquet.