Roman Gilt Silver Handled Cup
1st century BC-1st century AD. A silver parcel-gilt cup with stepped base, hemispherical body and two loop handles with lateral ledges; band of gilt to the base with palmette detailing, band of gilt below the rim with pointillé running scrolls. 54 grams, 7.5mm (3"). From a private collection formed in North America; acquired on the US art market in the early 1990s.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
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1st century BC-1st century AD. A silver parcel-gilt cup with stepped base, hemispherical body and two loop handles with lateral ledges; band of gilt to the base with palmette detailing, band of gilt below the rim with pointillé running scrolls. 54 grams, 7.5mm (3"). From a private collection formed in North America; acquired on the US art market in the early 1990s.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
