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Etruscan bronze of Romulus and Remus with the She Wolf, 5th century BCE (wolf), 15th century (babies)

The Etruscans were exceptional bronze casters as well as pottery makers. This is an outstanding example in the Capitoline Museum. Notice also the floor and walls in this room- we’ve talked a lot about context and putting these pieces here is quite effective as this is the symbol for the city of Rome.

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