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Roman Silver Bowl Buried in Germany Highlights the Long Reach of Imperial Luxury
The so-called Athena bowl, part of the Hildesheim treasure found in central Germany, offers a striking example of elite Roman tableware and the movement of wealth to the empire’s frontier.
Key Takeaways
- The Athena bowl was part of the Hildesheim Roman silver hoard found in central Germany.
- Its central emblem may date to the second century B.C., while the bowl itself is first century A.D.
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