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Silchester collection of Roman antiquities

Unknown artist, 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.

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Title of artwork, date

Silchester collection of Roman antiquities, 1st century BC–5th century AD

Date supported

1978

Dimensions

Various

Grant

3000

Total cost

61784

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