Arcisate Treasure
| Arcisate Treasure | |
|---|---|
 Four of the five items from the Arcisate Treasure, as displayed in the British Museum | |
| Material | Silver |
| Size | Height of jug - 13 cm |
| Created | 100-75 BC |
| Present location | British Museum, London |
| Registration | GR 1900.7-30.3-7 (Silver 126-130) |
The Arcisate Treasure is a Roman silver hoard found in the town of Arcisate, northern Italy. Soon after its discovery in 1900, the treasure was acquired by the British Museum[1][2] According to scholars, the treasure's significance is due to the completeness of the set, the high quality of the craftsmanship and materials used to make it, as well as the hoard's excellent state of preservation.[3]
Discovery
The treasure was found in Arcisate in the province of Varese in 1900 and was almost immediately bought by Adolf Roger, who in turn sold it to the British Museum.
Description
The Arcisate Treasure is composed of five objects, all made of
Roman citizen
, and father of Utia, who is referred to on the jug.
See also
Sources
- D. Strong, Greek and Roman Silver Plate (British Museum Press, 1966)
- L. Burn, The British Museum Book of Greek and Roman Art (British Museum Press, 1991)
- S. Walker, Roman Art (British Museum Press, 1991)
References
- ^ British Museum Highlights
- ^ British Museum Collection
- ^ P. Piana Agostinetti and S. Priuli, "Il tesoro di Arcisate", Archeologia Classica, 37 (1985)
