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Silver handle of a large dish

2nd–early 3rd century CE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 169
The Romans prized silver tableware very highly and liked to collect large sets for show as much as for use. Consequently, many of the vessels were highly decorative; mythological scenes and favorite pastimes such as hunting frequently served as subjects. Here many details of the relief have been highlighted with gilding.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Silver handle of a large dish
  • Period: Mid-Imperial, Antonine or Severan
  • Date: 2nd–early 3rd century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Silver, gold
  • Dimensions: 3.2lb. (1.4kg)
    Other: 14 3/8in. (36.5cm)
  • Classification: Gold and Silver
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1906
  • Object Number: 06.1106
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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