Helmet Attachment with Winged Silenus
6th Century BCE-5th Century BCE
1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 9/16 in. (4.9 x 4.9 x 1.4 cm)
Etruscan artist
Italy
Object Type:
Metalwork
Medium and Support:
Bronze
Credit Line:
R. T. Miller Fund
Accession Number:
1957.31
Location: Currently on view
The Etruscans were famous for their bronze utensils and often made use of small-scale figures such as these to decorate them. Apparent, even here, is that skill in metalwork which resulted in the intricate designs of their jewelry.
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