The Warren Cup

by: Williams, D.

Price: 28,00 EURO

1 copy in stock

 This is the book to accompany a special display at the British Museum, telling the unique story of this exquisitely crafted Roman silver drinking cup, engraved with erotic scenes. (Takes place between 11th May and 2nd July, 2006). Created in the first century AD, and after being condemned to an undeserved obscurity for too long, the cup shows a pair of male lovers in explicit homoerotic scenes that reflect the mores of the time and region in which the cup was created and used. The book celebrates how this important and beautiful materpiece of Roman art challenges contemporary viewers to look beyond current social and religious environments for its worthwhile appreciation. Beautifully created in a masterful way that has enabled it to survive for hundreds of years, the Warren cup is a very special recent addition to the Museum's collection that is sure to fascinate visitors for years to come.

This book tells the unique story of this exquisitely crafted Roman silver drinking cup, engraved with erotic scenes. Created in the first century AD, and after being condemned to undeserved obscurity for too long, the cup shows a pair of male lovers in explicit homoerotic scenes that reflect the mores of the time and region in which the cup was created and used.

Contents:
1. Introduction; 2. The Warren Silver Cup - a description; 3. E.P. Warren - the collector and the history of the cup; 4. Luxury Roman Tablewares - plate and glass; 5. Sex and Society - the interpretation of the scenes; 6. Conclusion - the find-spot of the Warren Cup; Further Reading.

Subjects:
Antiquities
Archaeology Private collections
British Museum
British Museum Archaeological collections
Drinking cups Collectors and collecting
Drinking cups Collectors and collecting History
Greece
Greece Antiquities
Grèce Antiquités
History
Homosexualité Rome
Homosexuality
Homosexuality Rome
Homosexuality in art
Rome (Empire)
Rome Antiquités
Rome Antiquities
Warren, Edward Perry

Series:
British Museum objects in focus

64 p : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.

The Warren Cup

by: Williams, D.

• ISBN-13: 9780714122601 / 978-0-7141-2260-1
• ISBN-03: 0714122602 / 0-7141-2260-2
• The Trustees of the British Museum, London, 2006

Price: 28,00 EURO

1 copy in stock