Metallo Collection

Handle of patera, from San Biagio al Venella (Bernalda, MT), out of town sanctuary
LRI741043 Handle of patera, from San Biagio al Venella (Bernalda, MT), out of town sanctuary; 25.8x10.9 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Metaponto, Bernalda, Matera, Basilicata

Genoa, Museum of the Treasury of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo: the Ark processional Ash St John the BaptiSt The Ark was
6372761 Genoa, Museum of the Treasury of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo: the Ark processional Ash St John the BaptiSt The Ark was commissioned by the Priors Chapel and was built by Teramo Danieli

Lombard weathercock in gilded metal, 820 AD, found in the Monastery of St. Faustino Maggiore
5973853 Lombard weathercock in gilded metal, 820 AD, found in the Monastery of St. Faustino Maggiore by Longobard School, (9th century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

Genoa, Museum of the Treasury of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo: the Ark processional Ash St John the BaptiSt The Ark was
6372758 Genoa, Museum of the Treasury of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo: the Ark processional Ash St John the BaptiSt The Ark was commissioned by the Priors Chapel and was built by Teramo Danieli

Genoa, Museum of the Treasury of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo: the Ark processional Ash St John the BaptiSt The Ark was
6372757 Genoa, Museum of the Treasury of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo: the Ark processional Ash St John the BaptiSt The Ark was commissioned by the Priors Chapel and was built by Teramo Danieli

Statuette of a Dioscuri (= Dioscorus), gap on left hand
LRI741089 Statuette of a Dioscuri (= Dioscorus), gap on left hand, probably carried a spear in his right hand by Greek School, (4th century BC); height: 45 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples

Handle of a mirror in the shape of a young girl in a peplos, from Locri Epizefiri
LRI741064 Handle of a mirror in the shape of a young girl in a peplos, from Locri Epizefiri, sanctuary of Persephone in the Mannella district by Greek School, (5th century BC); 17.2

Patera with shaped handle, from Melfi, Chiuchiari, tomb F
LRI741042 Patera with shaped handle, from Melfi, Chiuchiari, tomb F by Greek School, (5th century BC); diam: 30 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale Massimo Pallottino, Melfi, Potenza, Basilicata

Ring decorated with head of Gorgon (Gorgoneion), from Cuma, tomb furnishings
LRI741091 Ring decorated with head of Gorgon (Gorgoneion), from Cuma, tomb furnishings, already Steven Collection by Greek School, (4th century BC); diam: 2.5 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale

Bronze mirror, from Metaponto, Pantanello necropolis, tomb 350
LRI741065 Bronze mirror, from Metaponto, Pantanello necropolis, tomb 350 by Greek School, (5th century BC); diam: 16.1 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Metaponto, Bernalda, Matera, Basilicata

Fibula with double bow and pin ending in duck protome, from Piscolo (Melfi), tomb 48
LRI741058 Fibula with double bow and pin ending in duck protome, from Piscolo (Melfi), tomb 48 by Greek School, (5th century BC); height: 3.2 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale Massimo Pallottino

Pair of plait holder, from Pisciolo (Melfi)
LRI741059 Pair of plait holder, from Pisciolo (Melfi) by Greek School, (5th century BC); diam: 6.6 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale Massimo Pallottino, Melfi, Potenza, Basilicata

Statue of Zeus
LRI741038 Statue of Zeus, by Greek School, (5th century BC); 74 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Taranto, Apuglia, Italy; (add.info.: The male figure, with legs apart)

Statue of Zeus, From Ugento, Bronze sculpture surmounting a Doric capital with abacus
LRI741016 Statue of Zeus, From Ugento, Bronze sculpture surmounting a Doric capital with abacus decorated with a series of rosettes, by Greek School, (5th century BC); 74

Bracelets with triple spiral
LRI741101 Bracelets with triple spiral, by Greek School, (4th century BC); diam: 6.5 cm; Museo Archeologico Provinciale, Salerno

Ring with the small cylinders hold a hinge around which a scarab in engraved onyx
LRI741092 Ring with the small cylinders hold a hinge around which a scarab in engraved onyx (= sardonyx) rotates and, on the flat face, a lion devours a deer, from Cuma

Cardinal Rene de Birague in prayer (Bronze sculpture, 1584-1585)
LRI4610051 Cardinal Rene de Birague in prayer (Bronze sculpture, 1584-1585) by Pilon, Germain (1535-90); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Cardinal Rene de Birague (Biraghe or Biragro) (1506-1583)

Mirror
LRI741108 Mirror, by Greek School, (4th century BC); 44x23.1 cm; Museo Nazionale della Siritide, Policoro, Matera, Basilicata

Bronze mirror, partially reassembled, missing an erote, Mid-fifth century BC
LRI741066 Bronze mirror, partially reassembled, missing an erote, Mid-fifth century BC, from Pisticci (MT) necropolis, Casinello-San Teodoro district, tomb 08/04/53 - by Greek School

Head of a bearded male, from Porticello
LRI741025 Head of a bearded male, from Porticello by Greek School, (5th century BC); 34x19 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Reggio Calabria, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Greek, out of copyright

Belt, from Laos (Marcellina, CS), room tomb
LRI741097 Belt, from Laos (Marcellina, CS), room tomb by Greek School, (4th century BC); 26.7 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Reggio Calabria, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Greek, out of copyright

Statuette portraying Apollo, from Ceglie del Campo (Bari)
LRI741063 Statuette portraying Apollo, from Ceglie del Campo (Bari) by Greek School, (5th century BC); 25. cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale Jatta, Ruvo di Puglia, Bari, Apulia

Secespiti le lame di ferro e li manichi metallo
Secespiti: le lame di ferro, e li manichi di metallo, Museo Vittoriano overo raccolta di varj monumenti antichi esistenti nello studio di D

Grafi di metallo Museo Vittoriano overo raccolta
Grafi di metallo, Museo Vittoriano overo raccolta di varj monumenti antichi esistenti nello studio di D. Ferdinando Vittoria in Roma, Victoria, Vicente, 1658-1712, Ink and wash, 1708

Ligvle di metallo Museo Vittoriano overo raccolta
Ligvle di metallo, Museo Vittoriano overo raccolta di varj monumenti antichi esistenti nello studio di D. Ferdinando Vittoria in Roma, Victoria, Vicente, 1658-1712, Ink and wash, 1708

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"Exploring the Magnificence of Metallo: A Glimpse into Ancient Artifacts" Step into the Museum of the Treasury of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo in Genoa and be transported back in time to witness the breathtaking beauty of metallo, or metalwork. Amongst its remarkable collection, one cannot miss the Ark processional Ash St John the Baptist, a masterpiece commissioned by the Priors Chapel and crafted by Teramo Danieli and Simone Caldera between 1438 and 1445. This embossed silver creation stands as a testament to their skillful artistry. Another captivating artifact is the Lombard weathercock discovered in gilded metal from AD 820 at St. Faustino Maggiore Monastery. Its intricate design showcases not only exceptional craftsmanship but also provides insight into ancient weather forecasting methods. The museum's prized possession, however, remains The Ark processional Ash St John the Baptist. Crafted with meticulous detail using cast embossed silver, this extraordinary piece serves as a symbol of religious devotion and artistic excellence. Delve further into history with artifacts like the Golden Orphic tablet, offering glimpses into ancient beliefs and rituals. Marvel at statuettes such as Dioscorus with his left hand missing or admire a mirror handle shaped like a young girl donning a peplos dress from Locri Epizefiri. Discover more treasures like pateras adorned with intricately shaped handles found in Melfi's Chiuchiari tomb F or rings embellished with fearsome Gorgon heads discovered in Cuma's tomb furnishings. Bronze mirrors from Metaponto's Pantanello necropolis provide insights into vanity practices while fibulas featuring duck protomes reveal unique fashion choices from Piscolo (Melfi) tomb 48. Lastly, take note of plait holders that once graced hairstyles long ago found in Pisciolo (Melfi).