Reproduction of Cup
1914.11.0032
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Reproduction of Cup (1914.11.0032) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik Bottom of foot impressed with "GALVANOPLAST. NACHBILDUNG DES HILDESHEIMER SILBERFUNDES" and "WURTTEMBERGERISCHE METALLWARENFABRIK GEISLINGEN - ST." |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Late Republic/Early Empire, 100 BCE – 100 CE |
| Culture | Roman |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Width) | 8.8 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Depth) | 7.4 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Height) | 4.2 cm |
| Weight | 235 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Weight is measured to nearest 5 grams. |
| Materials | Galvanoplastic |
| Manufacturing Processes | Manufacturing, Plating |
| 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 | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Classical Museum Purchase |
| Reproduction | yes |
| Reproduction Information | Copy of Roman silver drinking cup found in Hildesheim, Gerrmany, in 1868. Model in galvano-plastic ware. Illustration: Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Galvanoplastische Nachbildungen des Hildesheimer Silberfundes. No.20, p.14. |