Early Christian Silver Vase

Roman

British Museum

early 4th-late 5th Century

A fine example of late-antique silversmith's work, with two New Testament subjects in relief, the healing of the Blind Man and Christ handing the keys to St Peter. Likely to be Roman.

• Medium: silver
• Dimensions: 13 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £1600 ( Total: £1,800)
• ArtFunded in: 1951
• Vendor: K J Hewett

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