© Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum
Hoard of vessels
Artist: Roman
Location: Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum
Date: late 1st Century
Materials: copper alloy
Dimensions: From 8.5cm x 27.5cm to 11.5 x 36.1cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £1,125 (Total: £3,000)
Vendor: A W Neish & P A Bancroft
Review number: 5978 (2007)
Provenance:
Discovered on the land of Mr A W Neish in Wiltshire by a metal detectorist, Mr P A Bancroft.
Description:
This is the first hoard of its type found in Wiltshire and consists of three trullei or shallow handled bowls and two strainer bowls. It includes the first example of a trulleus manufactured by the 1st century Pompeian workshop of Publicus Cipius Polybius. The hoard, which is of great academic interest, adds significantly to the designated archaeological collections and enhances the Roman display at Salisbury.
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