Reproduction of Cup
1914.11.0033
Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Reproduction of Cup (1914.11.0033) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Geislingen St. |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Late Roman Republic/Early Roman Empire, 100 BCE – 100 CE |
Culture | Campanian |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Width) | 19.8 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Depth) | 14.6 cm |
Dimension 3 (Height) | 10.1 cm |
Weight | 630 g |
Measuring Remarks | Bowl is circular. Weight was measured to the nearest 5 grams. |
Materials | Metal |
Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
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 | Original from Herculaneum, near Naples. |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Classical Museum Purchase |
Reproduction | yes |
Reproduction Information | Copy of Roman silver bowl from Herculaneum, near Naples. Model in galvano-plastic ware; purchased from Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Geislingen, Germany. (Note: catalog card states the original was from Herculaneum, but the stamp on the bottom of the vessel identifies it as part of the Hildesheim collection.) Illustration: Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Galvanoplastische Nachbildungen des Hildesheimer Silberfundes. No.11, p.12. |