Etruscan ware
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Etruscan ware
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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They are perfect models of old Etruscan ware.
From The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
The Etruscan ware was very valuable in ancient times, a vase being worth its weight in gold in the time of Augustus.
From Self help; with illustrations of conduct and perseverance by Smiles, Samuel
"I think Rome is not so dull after all!" she said, as she set the flowers carefully in a tall vase of Etruscan ware, "Do you know, I am beginning to find it interesting!"
From The Master-Christian by Corelli, Marie
There Maecenas set out his books and his gems and his Etruscan ware, entertained his literary and high born friends, poured forth his priceless Caecuban and Chian wines.
From Horace by Tuckwell, William
He followed it with his own impressive self to show them the difference between the high-grade Etruscan ware and the inferior ware he had previously exhibited.
From Young Wallingford by Chester, George Randolph
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