Roman Silver Cup

Object Description

An extremely fine Roman cup from the Gandharan region moulded from silver. The vessel features a hemispherical body where the sides very slightly curve inwards towards the rim. The mouth is wide and the rim is flattened. There are scratches to both the interior and exterior of the cup.

Date: Circa late 1st century BC – early 1st century AD

Object History

Acquired from a private UK collection prior to 1979. Ex Julian Sherrier collection, a leading figure in Gandharan art. With Christie’s, New York, sale 2337, 14th September 2010, no.41 (part). Accompanied by the original Christie’s lot ticket.

Object Condition

Very fine condition, scratches to the surface along with some tarnishing consistent with age. Rectangular shape from a previous sticker on the side.

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