4th-5th century AD. A silver vase with discoid flat base, globular body, gently narrowing to the neck, flared rim; applied loop handle to the side; to the body, six applied bosses, each with raised lobed centre surrounded by a pellet border. See Cleveland Museum of Art, accession number: 1961.200 for a vase with similar shape. 550 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). From the collection of a North London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Fine condition, scratch to left of handle.