An Italian 18/21k gold Etruscan style collier
An Italian 18/21k gold Etruscan style collier
Designed as a hand-forged chain suspending finely granulated Achelous masks, acorns, and drum-form pendants. With corresponding hook and eye clasp. H 9; L 43 cm. Total weight 40.8 g.
Late 19th / early 20th C.
The bearded mask of the ancient Greek river god Achelous was a popular classical motif, and was used particularly often in Etruscan jewellery. They served as apotropaic amulets to ward off evil and protect their wearers.
Provenance
Purchased in Italy in the 1960s.
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An Italian 18/21k gold Etruscan style collier
Designed as a hand-forged chain suspending finely granulated Achelous masks, acorns, and drum-form pendants. With corresponding hook and eye clasp. H 9; L 43 cm. Total weight 40.8 g.
Late 19th / early 20th C.
The bearded mask of the ancient Greek river god Achelous was a popular classical motif, and was used particularly often in Etruscan jewellery. They served as apotropaic amulets to ward off evil and protect their wearers.
Provenance
Purchased in Italy in the 1960s.