COLLECTION OF ETRUSCAN GOLD LION-HEAD APPLIQUÉS. Ca. 500 BC. A collection of five hollow gold lion-head appliqués, each modelled as a frontal mask with ridged brows, recessed eyes, a rounded snout with incised whiskers, and small ears, set within a collar-like frame. For similar see: Vatican Museum Cat. 14955-14956; AA.VV. I principi Etruschi, Marsilio Editore, Cat. 589. Size: 18-25mm x 15-22mm; Weight: 8g Provenance: Private London collection; formerly in Austrian private collection 1980s-early1990s This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.