The Making of a Roman Silver Cup

Ancient Roman silversmiths developed their craft to the highest levels of refinement and beauty. Applying fire and basic tools to the shaping of precious metals, many of their sophisticated techniques are still used today. This video illustrates the making of a stunning silver cup that has survived from the first century, A.D.
This cup was on view at the Getty Villa from November 19, 2014 to August 17, 2015 in the exhibition "Ancient Luxury and the Roman Silver Treasure from Berthouville": bit.ly/13Oxl7s
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[@JJMarkin]

Excellently done, very clear exposition and graphics. Kudos to those who made this film (and to the original artisans two millennia ago), and thank you.

[@alepadavano227]

Beautifully rendered by the computer. Wonderful craftsmanship.

[@antipode3141592]

This is so bananas! It's awesome to see an example of artisans really pushing the limits of their craft, from so long ago.

[@iamfuturetrunks]

Very cool and informative. I enjoyed the 3D visuals that helped explain it.

[@gettymuseum]

*The Making of a Roman Silver Cup* Ancient Roman silversmiths developed their craft to the highest levels of refinement and beauty. Applying fire and basic tools to the shaping of precious metals, many of their sophisticated techniques are still used today. This video illustrates the making of a stunning silver cup that has survived from the 1st century, A.D. This cup is on view in the _Ancient Luxury and the Roman Silver Treasure from Berthouville_ exhibition at the Getty Villa, November 19, 2014 to August 17, 2015: bit.ly/13Oxl7s #Art #Museum #MakingArt

[@justinianrex13]

Absolutely Amazing!

[@MSB195]

Wow fascinating

[@claudiaaultman1963]

Ok

[@gettymuseum]

*Ancient Roman silversmiths developed their craft to the highest levels of refinement and beauty.* Applying fire and basic tools to the shaping of precious metals, many of their sophisticated techniques are still used today. This video illustrates the making of a stunning silver cup that has survived from the first century, A.D. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqOwh3Rue5KZn7s#action=share This cup is on view at the Getty Villa until August 17, 2015 as part of the exhibition "Ancient Luxury and the Roman Silver Treasure from Berthouville": bit.ly/13Oxl7s #Art #Museum

[@michaelvognild4957]

A very well done animation, and carefully researched. Thank you for showing the firescale oxidation after the silver is poured-- cleanup is a HUGE part of metalsmithing.

[@Ceorolus]

Thanks for sharing this video on the making of this superb Roman cup.

[@WizzRacing]

It was said these were probably commissioned by its owners. As the cups tell a story and not just a simple decoration. Great Stuff

[@Rickriquinho]

This is just fantastic!

[@TheViciousVendetta]

Brilliant! Almost as good as seeing it in real life!

[@Morbase]

Awesome work.

[@trebbo6vie251]

fantastica ricostruzione in 3d!

[@OcarinaLink24]

This is so cool!!

[@josejuansantananaranjo2972]

Un verdadero trabajo magistral.Parece imposible tanta técnica en la antiguedad. Aún hoy sería complicado de hacer.

[@GottliebGoltz]

Thanks again.

[@scyther1141]

Loved the video

[@PatrimVirtua]

great! congratulations!

[@JgarciaMetalisteria]

enhorabuena!!!

[@luffydragneel5635]

machines cant compare

[@47artisan]

if you want to anneal metal, definatly not cool it in water, it would have the opposite effect. let it cool as slowly as possible.

[@JohnSmith-rh1fw]

That's true for metals like Iron but silver can be cooled quickly in water.