Etruscans Collection (#2)

Etruscan Temple, Reconstruction, Culture of the Etruscans
7280029 Etruscan Temple, Reconstruction, Culture of the Etruscans by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan Temple, Reconstruction, Culture of the Etruscans)

Etruscan costumes, after a mural, history of fashion, traditional costume history, historical
7278673 Etruscan costumes, after a mural, history of fashion, traditional costume history, historical by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan costumes)

A Faliscan Black-Glazed Askos, c. 4th Century B. C. (terracotta)
7295983 A Faliscan Black-Glazed Askos, c. 4th Century B.C. (terracotta); (add.info.: In the form of a rooster, standing on a pedestal base.); Photo © Christies Images

Etruscan vases. 1802 (engraving)
7237032 Etruscan vases. 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan vase found in the vicinity of Naples, owned by Sir William Hamilton 1)

Men on horseback hunting boars and bulls in ancient Etruria
6339942 Men on horseback hunting boars and bulls in ancient Etruria by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Men on horseback hunting boars and bulls in ancient Etruria)

Ancient Etruscan tombs in the necropolis of Tarquinia, Italy
6339889 Ancient Etruscan tombs in the necropolis of Tarquinia, Italy by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Etruscan tombs in the necropolis of Tarquinia, Italy. Sepolcri di Tarquinia)

Phocaean Greek colonists clash at sea with Carthaginians and Etruscans in the naval Battle of Alalia, c
3614261 Phocaean Greek colonists clash at sea with Carthaginians and Etruscans in the naval Battle of Alalia, c. 536 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by Dudley

Etruscans in garlands lying on couches at a feaSt Servants bring food and wine, while musicians play lyre
6339903 Etruscans in garlands lying on couches at a feaSt Servants bring food and wine, while musicians play lyre, panpipes and flute by Corsi (19th century); (add.info)

Map of Italy in the time before the Romans (coloured engraving)
7148251 Map of Italy in the time before the Romans (coloured engraving) by Kiepert, Heinrich (1818-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Italy in the time before the Romans)

Map of Italy in the time before the Romans (coloured engraving)
7148253 Map of Italy in the time before the Romans (coloured engraving) by Kiepert, Heinrich (1818-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Italy in the time before the Romans)

Figures of the dead from Etruscan furereal urns
6339899 Figures of the dead from Etruscan furereal urns by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Figures of the dead from Etruscan furereal urns)

Throwing Room, Ornamental Works, Etruria (engraving)
7155814 Throwing Room, Ornamental Works, Etruria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Throwing Room, Ornamental Works, Etruria)

Coins of Cities and Countries, Patrae - Praesus (engraving)
7164220 Coins of Cities and Countries, Patrae - Praesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coins of Cities and Countries, Patrae - Praesus)

Modelling Room, Etruria (engraving)
7155802 Modelling Room, Etruria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modelling Room, Etruria)

Horatius Cocles defending the Pons Sublicius against the Etruscans, Rome, 509 BC (engraving)
7173418 Horatius Cocles defending the Pons Sublicius against the Etruscans, Rome, 509 BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Habitations des Pelasges et des Etrusques, Exposition de 1889 (engraving)
7179853 Habitations des Pelasges et des Etrusques, Exposition de 1889 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habitations des Pelasges et des Etrusques)

Interieur d un tombeau etrusque (engraving)
7179849 Interieur d un tombeau etrusque (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interieur d un tombeau etrusque)

Camille arrivant au Capitole (engraving)
7179279 Camille arrivant au Capitole (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camille arrivant au Capitole)

Carte de l Etrurie (engraving)
7179848 Carte de l Etrurie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carte de l Etrurie)

Etruscan pottery (engraving)
7185984 Etruscan pottery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan pottery. Illustration from Scenes or British Wealth in Produce)

Ancilia borne by Two Salii, with Legend in Etruscan Characters (engraving)
7193942 Ancilia borne by Two Salii, with Legend in Etruscan Characters (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancilia borne by Two Salii)

Etruscan boxers
LLM456899 Etruscan boxers by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan boxers. Illustration for Storia de Costume dei Popoli by Paolo Lorenzini (Nerbini)

Etruscans in garlands lying on couches at a feast. Servants bring food and wine, while musicians play lyre, panpipes and flute

Figures of the dead from Etruscan furereal urns. A man lies on his side in a white tunic and toga, crowned with a garland. From the lid of an urn found near Chiasi in 1721

View of the Neapolitan Crypt or Crypta Neapolitana, ancient Roman road tunnel linking Naples to Pozzuoli on the Via Domiziana, Italy. Grotta di Posilippo

Ancient Egyptian chair or throne decorated with bull, sphinx, scarab, and hieroglyphs, from the Borgia Museum in Velletri

Vase, altar and utensil
Vase from the Museum Giustiniani 1, altar with sacrificial victim from the Vatican Museum 2, and metal utensil from Naples 3

Egyptian religious monuments
Egyptian three-headed monument symbolizing the past, present and future 1, Egyptian monument in metal to the god Apis from the Museum Gualtieri 2

Ancient Roman shelf
Carved shelf with melancholy woman and weapons from an antique sculpture from Capitol Hill 1, and shelf with eagle from the Casa Giustiniani 2

Ancient Egyptian and other heads
Egyptian head from the Kircherian Museum 1, and other heads from the Borgiano Museum in Velletri 2, 3. Copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga after an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani from his own

Roman bireme and boat
Roman bireme with two decks of oars found on Trajans Column 2, and boat with wolf and swan prow from a medal of Augustus 1

Ancient Roman metal and terracotta lanterns
Ancient comical metal lamp representing the god Ridiculo from Library of the Profane in the Vatican Museum, metal lantern 2, metal candleholder 3

Ancient Roman footwear. Sandal from the Vatican Museum 1, from the Arch of Constantine 2, and from the courtyard of the Palazzo Albani 3

Scythian and Egyptian gods
Scythian bearded god from the Column of Theodosius 1, Egyptian goddess of the Earth with disc and lion 2, and the Egyptian god Anubis 3

Ancient keys and cooking utensils
Ancient keys found in Velletri 1, and various cooking utensils (pot, ladle, sieve and poker) found in Naples 2. Copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga after an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani

Heads of Egyptian gods and goddesses
Statue of the Egyptian goddess Isis in granite from the villa Palombara 1, Egyptian deity in the Kircherian Museum 2, and Egyptian deity found in the Temple of Canopus in Tivoli 3

Ancient Greek hairstyles
Greek hairstyles and tiaras from Etruscan vases found in the Kingdom of Naples. Copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga after an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani from his own 100 Plates of Costumes

Roman war bireme and transport boat
Roman war bireme with two decks of oars from Trajans Column 1, and a transport boat for military supplies from the same column 2

Ancient Roman hairstyles
Ancient Roman hairstyle from a head in the Mattei Garden 1, hairstyle from the Casa Giustiniani 2, and hairstyle from the Villa Albani 3

Ancient Roman jewelry
Chain necklace, ring, earrings and pins from a head found in a sarcophagus outside the Porta San Lorenzo. Copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga after an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani from his

Roman and Etruscan lamps and candlesticks
Metal candlestick with lamp above 1, Etruscan metal lamp in the shape of a foot in sandal 2 (both from the Museum of the Profane in the Vatican Library), terracotta lamp owned by Mr Gilii 3

Roman weapons and armour
Roman helmet from the trophies of Marius in Capitol Hill 1, Roman shield from the Column of Marcus Aurelius 2, Roman sword from the Villa Borghese 3, and battering ram from the Trajan Column 4

Parthian and Dacian weapons and armour
Parthian helmet, ensign and weapons from the Column of Marcus Aurelius 1, Dacian breastplate armour 2, Dacian quiver 3 and Dacian shield 4 (all from Trajans Column)

Roman metal vase, case, rings and pins
Metal vase found in Herculaneum, Naples 1, metal case adorned with silver, perhaps to store womens clothes, found in Herculaneum 2

Egyptian gods and goddesses
Statue of an Egyptian god in basalt in the Vatican Museum 1, Egyptian goddess Isis in the Museum of the Profane in the Vatican Library 2, Egyptian deity from the Pantanello in Tivoli 3

Roman charioteer and chariot
Roman charioteer (Auriga) driving a two-horse chariot (Biga) in the Giuochi Circus from a fragment of a basrelief from a villa on the Janiculum 1

Armour and weapons from Etruscan vases
Shield, helmet and lance from an Etruscan vase found in Corneto, Rome 1, and armour, helmet and sword from an old Etruscan vase found in Bagnaja, Corsica 2

Two Egyptian priests with special symbols from carved gems in the Casa Barberini. Copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga after an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani from his own 100 Plates of Costumes

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The Etruscans, an ancient civilization that thrived in Italy from the 8th to the 3rd century BC, left behind a rich cultural legacy. One of their notable contributions was the development of the English alphabet, which they borrowed from Greek traders and adapted to suit their own language. Etruscan art also flourished during this period, as seen in sculptures like the Etruscan warrior from the 4th century BC. This exquisite piece showcases their skillful craftsmanship and attention to detail. Another fascinating aspect of Etruscan art is evident in the Dancer depicted on Tricliniums Tomb. The graceful movements captured in this artwork reveal their appreciation for music and dance. In terms of warfare, Scythian armor and weapons were highly regarded by the Etruscans. They adopted these advanced military technologies into their own arsenal, showcasing their adaptability and strategic thinking. When it came to burial practices, cremation played a significant role for the Etruscans. Cinerary urns like those found in Chamber tomb of Pruni f were used to store ashes respectfully on podiums within tombs. As neighboring civilizations influenced them over time, Ancient Roman armor and weapons became popular among the Etruscans. This exchange highlights how cultures often borrow ideas from one another for mutual benefit. Footwear was also an important aspect of daily life for both Romans and Greeks alike. Ancient Roman shoes and sandals showcased elegance while providing comfort – a testament to practicality combined with style. Gold jewelry held great significance for the Etruscans; examples include stunning pieces dating back to 400-350 BC or even earlier periods such as 350-300 BC. These intricate designs demonstrate not only wealth but also artistic prowess within this society. One remarkable architectural achievement is seen in Tomb of Augurs - an elaborate structure displaying exceptional mastery over construction techniques prevalent at that time.