1st century BC. A sheet silver drinking cup comprising a foot with beaded rim, balustered stem, mammiform body with flared mouth, two bands of punched beading, chamfered rim to the inner face; two lateral strap handles, each a teardrop panel attached to the lower body supporting a ribbed bracket dividing into two curved rods with knop finials. 172 grams, 13cm across including handles (5"). Property of a European businessman; formerly in a Belgium collection; previously from an old German collection. A similar, smaller vessel of more ornate design is in the British Museum with accession number 20.49.3. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition, handles and foot re-affixed.