Esquiline Treasure
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The Esquiline Treasure is an ancient Roman silver treasure that was found in 1793 on the Esquiline Hill in Rome. The hoard is considered an important example of late antique silver work from the 4th c
Part of the Esquiline Treasure as currently displayed in the British Museum
Lid of the Projecta Casket
Tyches of Rome, Constantinople, Alexandria, and Antioch
The "Muse Casket"
Carthage Treasure
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The Carthage Treasure is a Roman silver hoard, which was found in Tunis, Tunisia, at the site of the ancient city of Carthage. The treasure principally consists of silver tableware and jewellery, most
Esquiline Treasure
…in Rome itself, giving the Esquiline Treasure a "special significance". This major hoard is displayed in room 41 of the British Museum alongside the Carthage Treasure and near the British finds of the Mildenhall Treasure, Hoxne Hoard, Water Newton Treasure and the Corbridge Lanx. It has been observed that the majority…
Part of the Carthage Treasure as currently displayed in the British Museum
A bowl with low relief scenes of shepherds
One of the necklaces (made of pearls and sapphires) next to the pair of ear rings
A silver spoon with an apocalyptic Chrismon engraved in the centre