Silchester collection of Roman antiquities

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1st Century BC-5th Century AD

Collection of objects excavated on the site of the Roman town of Silchester (Calleva Atrebatum). Mainly from the excavations of Reverend Joyce (1864-1878) and the Society of Antiquities (1890-1909). Includes mosaics, bronzes, stone carvings, jewellery, glass, kitchen utensils, tools, 12,000 coins and a stylised figure of a prancing horse (illustrated) which is 1st century and probably pre-Roman, 11 x 6.2cm.

• Dimensions: various
• Art Fund Grant: £3000 ( Total: £61,784; Tax Remission)
• ArtFunded in: 1978
• Vendor: Executors of the 7th Duke of Wellington

Provenance

Excavated by the Rev J.G.Joyce from 1864 to 1878.The 2nd Duke of Wellington; by descent to the 7th Duke of Wellington.

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