Etruscan metalwork

Etruscan metalwork refers to the skilled craft of creating objects from metals like bronze, gold, and silver by the ancient Etruscans, a civilization in Italy pre-dating the Romans. Their artisans produced intricate jewelry, beautifully decorated containers, weapons, and funerary items. They employed advanced techniques such as lost-wax casting, embossing, and filigree to achieve detailed designs and patterns. Etruscan metalwork is celebrated for its craftsmanship, artistic detailing, and influence on later Italian art and culture, showcasing their sophisticated metalworking skills and aesthetic sensibilities.