Bronze attachment with warrior figure

ca. 7th century BCE

Not on view

This solid-cast bronze figure of a warrior or hero once decorated a costly Etruscan object, epitomizing the technical sophistication of early Etruscan artisans and the material wealth of certain members of Etruscan society.

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Object Information

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Provenance

Title: Bronze attachment with warrior figure
Date: ca. 7th century BCE
Culture: Etruscan
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: H. 4 cm
Classification: Bronzes
Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Object Number: 2021.40.46
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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