Silver handle of a large dish. Culture: Roman. Dimensions: 3.2lb. (1.4kg)Other: 14 3/8in. (36.5cm). Date: 2nd-early 3rd century A.D..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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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