Arcisate Treasure
The Arcisate Treasure is a Roman silver hoard found in the town of Arcisate, northern Italy. Soon after its discovery in 1900, the treasure was acquired by the British Museum According to scholars, the treasure's significance is due to the completeness of the set, the high quality of the craftsmanship and materials used to make it, as well as the hoard's excellent state of preservation.
| Arcisate Treasure | |
|---|---|
Four of the five items from the Arcisate Treasure, as displayed in the British Museum | |
| Material | Silver |
| Size | Height of jug - 13 cm |
| Created | 100-75 BC |
| Present location | British Museum, London |
| Registration | GR 1900.7-30.3-7 (Silver 126-130) |
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