Reproduction: Bowl

1914.11.0039

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Reproduction: Bowl   (1914.11.0039)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Food Service T&E
  4. :
  5. Serving Vessels
Artist/Maker Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Geislingen
Geographic Location
Period/Date Late Republic/Early Empire, 1st century CE.
Culture Roman
Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 21.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 6 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 910 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Electrotyping, Inscribing, Chased
Munsell Color Information Medium Gray (5Y 6.5/.5) Moderate Yellow (5Y 7/6) -Gold ring around inside Dark Gray (N 2.75/ 5.5% R) -Scuff on nose

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.

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction Yes
Reproduction Information Text on bottom side of piece reads: "Galvanoplastische Nachbildung Des Hildesheimer Silberfundes. Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik Geislingen - ST". Illustration: Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Galvanoplastische Nachbildungen des Hildesheimer Silberfundes. No.2, p.12.

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