Silver shell-shaped dish
A small bird head at the place where the scallops merge would have served as a handle as well as a decorative embellishment. The Romans used many kinds of silver plate for eating and drinking. This delicate dish may have been used for serving seafood.
Artwork Details
- Title: Silver shell-shaped dish
- Date: ca. 1–100 CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Silver
- Dimensions: Width: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
- Classification: Gold and Silver
- Credit Line: Purchase, Hiram Carruthers Butler Gift and funds from various donors, 2025
- Object Number: 2025.768
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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