Italy (Bolsena)

Gold Pendant (Third Pendant of the Etruscan Set)

2729

Crafted during the Orientalizing period, specifically dated between 725 B.C. and 675 B.C. (or the early 7th century B.C.).

Created as a high-status personal ornament and apotropaic amulet, worn by elite aristocratic women in Etruria as part of a ceremonial necklace set deposited in princely tombs to ensure supernatural protection and display immense lineage wealth.