Reproduction: Bowl with Minerva and Owl
1914.11.0029
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Reproduction: Bowl with Minerva and Owl (1914.11.0029) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Late Republic/Early Empire, 1st century |
| Culture | Roman |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 31.8 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 25.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 7.1 cm |
| Weight | 2,388 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Metal |
| Manufacturing Processes | Metallization, Inscribing, Electrotyping |
| Munsell Color Information | waived |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | The Hildesheim hoard was the largest collection of Roman silver ever found outside of the frontiers of the Roman Empire. Found in 1868 and has been explained as the plate belonging to some Roman commander that was lost on a campaign against German tribes. No precise date can be given to the Hildesheim Treasure though most of it that can be dated belongs to the early empire: 1st century CE. D.E. Strong, 1966, Greek and Roman Gold and Silver Plate. p.127 and 133. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | L: p. 54a. |
| Bibliography | Mattusch, Carol et al. Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture Around the Bay of Naples. Washington: National Gallery of Art, 2008. P. 294-295. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Classical Museum Purchase |
| Reproduction | yes |
| Reproduction Information | Illustration: Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Galvanoplastische Nachbildungen des Hildesheimer Silberfundes. No.1, p.11. |