The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. From the collection of Professor Alder-Kissling.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

Early Etruscan bronze brooch with a bulbous bow. A find from northern Italy.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

Exciting group of 17 bronze objects. These include an Italian serpentine fibula with large disc head, three early Etruscan brooches, and a bronze sheet with a decorative head.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

Small warrior figure from Umbria in Italy, circa 5th century BC. Probably placed as a votive offering at a place of worship. From the important collection of Dr. Marcel Ebnoether.

The magnificent specimen stands out due to its rich and beautiful decorations. The boat-shaped type, also known as the Navicella fibula, was known in the regions around the Alps roughly 700 BC.

Skilfully made pair of gold earrings with filigree. The ancient jewellery is from the Golden Age of the Etruscans around the 6th century BC.

From the possession of New York City antiquities dealer Sumner Healey, who was made famous by Berenice Abbott's scenic photograph from 1936.

Skilfully made pair of gold earrings with filigree. The ancient jewellery is from the Golden Age of the Etruscans around the 6th century BC.

Bronze armour from the fascinating transitional period between the late Villanova culture and the early Etruscans. Decorated with bands of zigzag and swastica.

Large jar with globular body and trefoil mouth. From an old German collection, acquired in the 1950s.

Large jar with ovoid body and trefoil mouth. Decorated with carved lines. From an old German collection, acquired in the 1950s.

Very nicely preserved piece from an old German private collection, acquired in the 1950s. Coming with an ArtLoss certificate

Perfectly preserved piece from an old German private collection, acquired in the 1950s. Coming with an ArtLoss certificate

Very interesting and rare decoration, showing 3 snakes. Impressively preserved, from an old German private collection, acquired in the 1950s. Coming with an ArtLoss certificate

Very interesting and rare decoration, showing 3 large cats of prey chasing each other. Impressively preserved, from an old German private collection, acquired in the 1950s. Coming with an ArtLoss certificate

Perfectly preserved, beautifully decorated piece. From an old German private collection, in Germany since the 1970s.

Very large, impressively preserved object. From an old Dutch private collection.

1969 on exhibition in the Stadtsparkasse Gelsenkirchen, published in the exhibition catalogue. Perfectly preserved, from an old German private collection, acquired in the 1970s at Galerie Hermanns, Munich. Coming with an ArtLoss certificate

Nicely preserved, from an old German collection, acquired in the late1950s. Found in Latium region (Italy) near Sezze.

Rare object type, perfectly preserved. From an old German collection, acquired in the late1950s. Found in Latium region (Italy) near Sezze.

Very impressive, large vase from an old German collection, acquired in the late1950s. Found in a tomb near Cerveteri. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

Large jar with ovoid body and trefoil mouth. Decorated with carved lines. From an old German collection, acquired in the 1950s. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

From an old Swiss collection, btw 1986 and 2001 on loan at the archeologic collection of the University of Zürich. About 6th century BC.

Large jar with ovoid body and trefoil mouth. Decorated with carved lines. From the old German collection Dr. Tillmann. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

Perfectly preserved, impressive jar. Never damaged or restored. Worth the exhibition in a museum. From the old German collection Dr. Tillmann. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

Probably manufactured at Vulci. From an old German collection Dr. Tillmann.

From an old Swiss collection, btw 1986 and 2001 on loan at the archeologic collection of the University of Zürich. 7th century BC, perfectly preserved ornamental painting.

First half 7th century BC, possibly slightly later. Decorated with geometric motifs. Very interesting, unpublished shape.