silver cup depicting a triumphal parade of Tiberius; Roman, from Boscoreale, first century CE detail: triumphal chariot of Tiberius. This cup with highly detailed repoussé decoration is part of the silver treasure of Boscoreale; the historical/political theme, repeated on a matching cup showing Augustus receiving tribute from conquered provinces, is rather unusual. The first image shows the white bull being led to sacrifice; its headdress with eagle and wool fillets is clearly shown. The second image depicts Tiberius standing in his triumphal chariot, engraved with a Victory holding a trophy; he holds a palm branch and a scepter topped with an eagle. Behind him stands a slave holding a laurel-leaf crown over his head. Paris, Louvre Museum. Credits: Barbara McManus, 2009 (Ratna)
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