#roman silver

[thesilicontribesman]

Traprain Law Late Roman Hacksilver, The National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

[blueiscoool]

A ROMAN SILVER APPLIQUÉ HEAD OF MEDUSA CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.

The helmeted head of Medusa in deep repoussé, with flowing hair and snake-like locks, wearing necklace, with details incised and traces of gilding, the reverse with a loop for attachment strap. 3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) diam.

[archaeologicalnews]

Roman-era silver 'toilet spoon' discovered in Wales

A Roman-era silver "toilet spoon" discovered by a metal detectorist in the U.K. has been declared a "treasure" by experts.

Valentinas Avdejevas made the peculiar finding in 2020 while exploring Vale of Glamorgan, a county in Wales. He surrendered the metal artifact to the Portable Antiquities Scheme for Wales, a local authority that works directly with metal detectorists who have unearthed artifacts. The utensil is currently in the possession of Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales, according to a statement.

The narrow silver spoon (also known as a Roman ligula) contains a shallow, circular bowl attached to a thin, bent handle and would have been used to scoop out cosmetics and perfume from long-necked bottles. Read more.

[lotussgrl]

silver spoons by romane prunieres

[vintagehomecollection]

The Englishwoman’s Bedroom, 1985

[ancientrome]

Silver handle from a serving dish. Roman. early 3rd century CE x

The handle depicts the triumphal return of Dionysus from India, an important aspect of the mystery cult, symbolizing triumph over death. The scene occurs frequently on contemporary Roman sarcophagi, but here the procession is shown in the context of Roman trophies, captives, and weapons.

[didoofcarthage]

Denarius with head of Augustus wearing oak wreath (obverse) and comet with eight rays and inscription Divus Julius (reverse)

Roman (possibly minted at Caesaraugusta, modern Zaragoza in Spain), Imperial Period, 19-18 B.C.

silver

British Museum

[theantonian]

Silver coin of Mark Antony

Roman period ca. 40-31 BC

Drachm of the Roman General and Triumvir Marcus Antonius from Antiochia ad Orontem.

Obv. Bust of Mark Antony facing right. Rev. Head of Tyche facing right Inscribed, ΑΝΤΙΟ��ΕΩΝΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩΣ (of the metropolis of the people of Antioch)

The mint of Antioch produced a drachm coinage in its own name, but with a portrait of Antony on the obverse. On the reverse appeared the head of Tyche with the legend 'of the metropolis of the people of Antioch'. The date of the issue cannot be determined with precision. In concept, this coinage is analogous to, though of higher value than, the city bronze coinages with Antony and Cleopatra's portraits.

from The British Museum

[naensut]

GIF by sarcasmcloud

found family

[stackslip]

i think a lot about how the roman thermae and bathing culture is presented as a sign of how Civilized and Advanced the romans were but one of the essential parts of the thermae was the caldarium, essentially a sauna, which was heated up through the floor.... under which slaves constantly had to toil to feed the fire while suffocating in the heat and steam that would rise through the floor to make free romans and the slaves' masters get a nice sweat, free to move on to the cold baths in the next room whenever they wanted.

[thesilicontribesman]

Roman Silver Serpent Ring from Caerwent, Newport Museum and Galleries, Wales

[blueiscoool]

Ancient Roman Silver Brooch of Romulus and Remus Found in Spain

The Department of Culture of the Generalitat Valenciana has recently announced the discovery of a rare silver brooch, depicting the iconic scene of Romulus and Remus being suckled by a she-wolf.

This remarkable artifact was discovered during excavations at Vilanova d’Alcolea, a site in Spain believed to have served as an ancient postal building during the Roman era. Archaeologists, led by Josep Carbó, made the discovery, describing it as an exceptional piece both for its rarity and quality.

Romulus and Remus, pivotal figures in Roman mythology, were twin brothers whose legendary tale forms the foundation myth of Rome and the Roman Kingdom. Born in Alba Longa to Rhea Silvia, the twins were the grandsons of the deposed King Numitor. Threatened by their potential claim to power, King Amulius, Numitor’s brother, ordered the infants to be abandoned on the banks of the Tiber River.

Legend has it that the twins were saved by a she-wolf who nursed them in a cave known as Lupercal, situated at the southwestern foot of the Palatine Hill in Rome. Upon discovering their true heritage, Romulus and Remus avenged their family and reinstated their grandfather, Numitor, as the rightful king. However, their story took a tragic turn when a dispute arose between the brothers, leading to Romulus committing fratricide against Remus. Romulus then went on to establish the city of Rome, solidifying his position as its first ruler.

The silver brooch, measuring 4 centimeters in size and dating back to the 2nd century CE, portrays the iconic scene of the she-wolf nurturing the twins in their infancy. This depiction has become synonymous with the founding of Rome since the 3rd century BCE.

The archaeological site where the brooch was discovered holds additional significance. Situated near the Via Augusta, the longest Roman road in Roman Hispania, the site is believed to have been an official post of the Roman Empire, catering to officials and travelers alike. The proximity to this historic route enhances the importance of the find.

Archaeologist, Josep Carbó, emphasized the significance of the discovery, stating, “It is an exceptional piece due to its rarity and quality since there are very few pieces of this type that have been studied.”

By Dario Radley.

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the gerri kellman: secret freak holy trinity

girl! what you doing!!!

[helbrides]

YOU AND ME, WE GREW UNDER A BAD SUN

in which silver and max really are twins, after electra and daughters of the dust (insp. @gayvampiredivorce)

electra - trans. anne carson / stellar siblings grow closer with age, aaron m. geller / succession s1e5: i went to market / daughters of the dust dir. julie dash / crush, richard siken / lupa, matthew nienow / cain, josé saramago

[romegreeceart]

Octavianus

* Italy

* 38 BCE (about)

* silver

* CAESAR - DIVI F

* Berlin state museums, numismatic collection

Source Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Creator: Dirk Sonnenwald

Copyright Notice: Public Domain; CC BY-SA @ Münzkabinett;

[ancientrome]

Silver handle. Roman 1st century CE. x

This handle belongs to a small vessel—a cup or possibly a lamp—and is said to have been found near Rome.