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03-May-2020 Marisa

Etruscan terracotta...

Gland - Vaud (Switzerland)

The Etruscans existed in Italy before the founding of Rome and, although the exact date of their origin is unclear, it is known that they were a people with their own unique language.
During the peak of Etruscan power, around the time Rome was founded, the civilization spread to different regions from Etruria (that included today’s Tuscany, Western Umbria and Northern Lazio) to Campania.
There is evidence to suggest that the very area where Rome was to be founded had been also under Etuscan influence.
The various Etruscan tombs discovered in Italy over the years have provided a wealth of information.
Several elaborate tombs appear to have been built for entire families rather than an individual.

Unlike women in Greek and Roman societies, it appears that Etruscan women had a lot of freedom, which might have been misunderstood by the other two civilizations.
The Etruscans were also known for believing in the importance of the equality given to women within their society.

I'm so proud to have this terracotta Etruscan plate, which belonged to one of my mother's step-sisters.
Sometimes I wonder who made it…an artisan of remote times and I nearly feel dizzy, as if I sank back into the past.

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janescottcumming09-May-2020 20:33
Having been so busy with work this past week I find I have much catching up to do. This is a beautiful piece to have and very nicely photographed. It's nice to learn the Etruscans held women in high regard.
carol j. phipps05-May-2020 22:09
Beautiful presentation, too.
Charlene Ambrose05-May-2020 16:34
A lovely piece of art and so nicely displayed. V
Martin Lamoon04-May-2020 09:13
I do like this plate, I have some old greek plates. I wonder what status we would have had if we had been born in these periods, may be a mansion or a mud hut!.

I would like to have been wealthy in the Victorian era and take tea under a shady tree.
Gill Kopy04-May-2020 05:39
Wow - what a precious possession in remarkably good condition ! It would be interesting to learn more about the Etruscans ! V
Neil Marcus04-May-2020 00:37
An outstand family treasure. The tale of her obtaining it would be as story in itself.
Johnny JAG03-May-2020 17:11
What a precious thing to have
Blandine Mangin03-May-2020 16:25
very beautiful ! v
Hank Vander Velde03-May-2020 15:29
A beautiful historic relic and an interesting period of history explained Marisa.
danad03-May-2020 15:07
A precious ancient piece of art ! V.