Vizeskorsó (Egyed) Római-gyűjtemény

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Ancient Egyptian gods and Nile River imagery adorn a set of vessels from Egyed. Location: Egyed. Inventory number: MNM RT-RO 10/1951.104-105. Dimensions: pitcher: h: 24.4 cm; diam.: 13.8 cm; basin with handle: h: 33.5 cm; diam.: 23.4 cm. Date: 50 BCE - 50 CE. The vessels were discovered in 1831 on the estate of Count Vince Festetics. The count was curious about their material composition, so he took them to a papal silversmith who immersed them in acid. This process destroyed nearly all of the decorative elements. The set consists of a pitcher for pouring water and a basin for collecting it. These unique vessels were made from an alloy known as Corinthian metal in ancient times. The technique involved a base material that was brushed to a matte yellow or black finish, combined with shiny silver and gold inlays. According to the Elder Pliny, Corinthian metal is more valuable than silver and almost as valuable as gold. Given their location in Egypt's Greek capital city and one of the centers of ancient metalworking, Alexandria, it is possible that these vessels were crafted there. Hungarian National Museum - KDS