Rome, second half of the 4th century AD
Silver and gilt
Found at the foot of the Esquiline Hill, in Rome, Italy.
H14cm
Acquired as part of the Blacas Collection in 1866.
PE 1866.2-29.22
The Esquiline Treasure
These objects are all from the "Esquiline treasure" found by workmen in 1793 whilst digging at the foot of the Esquiline Hill in Rome. The treasure comprises silver caskets, vessels, plate and ornaments and is one of the largest and most important silver hoards to have survived from Late Antiquity. The treasure was originally owned by an eminent Roman family. A gilded monogram on several dishes identifies this family as that of the Turcii. The owners would appear to have been Turcius Secundus and Projecta Turcii, who were married from 379 to 383. Projecta's name appears on one of the silver caskets and is famous for its Christian inscription: 'Secundus and Projecta, live in Christ'.
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