Bronze balsamarium (cosmetics container) late 4th or early 3rd century B.C. Etruscan Small portable bronze containers in the shape of female heads were very popular items during the Etruscan Hellenistic period, especially at Todi, where several fine examples have been found. Most of the heads seem to be generic females, but some, like this one, may depict a deity, perhaps Turan (Latin: Venus) or Lasa, the nymph-like patroness of lovers.. Bronze balsamarium (cosmetics container) 248478