Roman Silver Kantharos Cup Skyphos

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An impressive Roman-style silver kantharos cup (scyphus/skyphos) with rich mythological relief and remarkable craftsmanship.

• Edition: Unique piece – only one example made
• Material: Solid silver, - .1000
• Weight: 1600 g / 3.5 lbs
• Dimensions: 19 × 16 × 16 cm / (7,5 × 6,3 × 6,3 in)
• Construction: Two-part vessel – a plain inner cup fitted into an ornate repoussé outer shell
• Design: Deep bowl with high-relief decoration of centaurs, grapevines, and mythic scenes inspired by the Satyr
• Handles: Raised vertical ring handles typical of the kantharos form
• Base: Turned pedestal foot separately crafted
• Date of Manufacture: 2024 (newly made, inspired by ancient Roman-Gandharan prototypes)
• Condition: Mint, contemporary artisanal reproduction

This kantharos is a faithful homage to Roman silverwork from the late 1st century B.C.–early 1st century A.D., modeled after Gandharan examples once used in elite symposia. While newly made, it captures the historic weight and aesthetic complexity of its ancient predecessors. The outer shell—laden with sculpted foliage and mythic abductions—recalls the Roman fascination with the symbolic clash between civilization and chaos, order and barbarism.

Ideal for collectors, museums, or display in curated interiors focused on antiquity-inspired design. Not ancient, but built with a scholar’s eye and a silversmith’s hand.

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