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Unknown Maker, Etruscan

Warrior
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Maker

Unknown Maker, Etruscan

Culture

Etruscan, Umbria

Title

Warrior

Period

Ancient

Year

450-425 BCE

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

bronze

Geography

Archaeological Site: Ancarano, Umbrian; Archaeological Site: Perugia, Umbrian

Dimensions

24.5 x 8.5 cm (9 5/8 x 3 3/8 inches) (preserved)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Mary B. Jackson Fund

Object Number

34.011

Type

Publications

Exhibition History

Ancient Greek and Roman Galleries
Sep 22, 2010

Label copy

Depicting a warrior striding into battle, this piece was a votive offering to Mars, the god of war. It was intended to bring good fortune in battle, and represented either the donor or the god himself. Adorned in armor and greaves (shin guards), the figure would have been brandishing a spear in his upraised right hand, and likely bore a shield in his left. The helmet is delicately crafted, with an elaborate crest that emphasizes the elongated style of the piece. This figure was discovered in modern Umbria, a region in central Italy. The military prowess of the Etruscans was legendary, reaching its height by the 6th century BCE, with most of the Italian peninsula, even the city of Rome, under their control.

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Etruscan
Warrior, 450-425 BCE
Bronze
24.5 x 8.5 cm (9 5/8 x 3 3/8 inches) (preserved)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 34.011

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