Roman Wine Strainer in the Walters Art Museum, September 2009

Wine Strainer


Creator: Roman (Silversmith)

Period: mid 1st century BC (late Republican)

Medium: silver (Gold, Silver & Jewelry)

Accession Number: 57.1814

Measurements: with handles: 1 3/4 x 5 5/8 x 3 1/4 in. (4.49 x 14.24 x 8.2 cm)

Geography: Lake Trasimeno in Italy (?) (Place of Discovery)

This strainer for wine has a deep, pointed bowl perforated with tiny holes. It has two vertical handles (made separately), each shaped to fit the grip of the thumb and forefinger, an arrangement usually found on drinking cups.

Text from: art.thewalters.org/detail/7840/wine-strainer/