Museo Civico Archeologico - Glass balsam jars from the Greek and Etruscan collections

A love for personal care is evident in the rich tombs of Etruscans in Bologna. They owned tweezers, spatulas, perfume containers and mirrors, demonstrating an awareness of beauty and hygiene. The use of fragrant balms in the 7th century BC reflects a thriving trade in cosmetics and luxury goods from the Near East, where both the balms and their exquisite colored glass containers were highly prized.