Etruscan TERROR

Congrats! I am glad that you managed to catch one!

 

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Yes, I was so surprised, and thank you. It was literally like it fell into my lap. I was perturbed with myself that I was not more aggressive and focused my bidding on one or two, rather than the shotgun approach that I bid in Baldwin... but, in the end, I got what I really wanted!

 

Gorgeous OP-addition, Gandalf (congrats)

 

Thanks...

 

Nice!

 

I have no Etruscan coinage but here are some situla fittings featuring Acheloios (only one belongs to me, the other belongs to my good friend and co-author, though we haven't decided who owns which).



A Pair of Etruscan Situla Fittings, circa 5th Century B.C. Bronze, 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm) high for the taller. Each depicting a man-faced bull, Acheloios, their faces similar but not identical, with short wings projecting from the sides of the head incised with two rows of parallel lines at the edges, the center with a feather pattern, each wing preserving the original rivet for attachment, the bearded god with long pointed ears, almond-shaped eyes, prominent moustache and full lips, wearing a cap surmounted by a ring for the attachment of the handle, each preserving part of the vessel wall. Modern pinholes in reverse for mounting. Ex S. Donati, Lugano 1982; Ex. Christies' Sale 9666, lot 52.

 

Wonderful post! Thanks.

 

Those are really beautiful pieces!

 

So nice to own a piece of history -- your Etruscan situla fittings are gorgeous representations of archaic art