I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU...I came across this image today while researching ancient Etruscan art for a project I'm working on.
Drooling, aren't you?
It's a gold fibula that dates all the way back to the 7th century BC. Five lions, their style inspired by the Orient, adorn the center of it. They're framed by two bands of interlocking patterns.
Pretty ostentatious. And pretty fabulous.
This particular one is housed in the Vatican Museums in Rome, but the next time you're at the MET, check out their collection of ancient metalwork and jewelry. It's super-extensive...and SO inspiring.
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