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Centuries-Old Roman Cup and Cockerel Reunite
14 Oct
Summary
- A rare Roman toddler's drinking cup from the second century has been conserved and displayed.
- The cup was found in 2011, fragmented, in the grave of a young child.
- The relic is now reunited with the Corinium Cockerel at the Corinium Museum.
A significant Roman artifact, a toddler's drinking cup from the second century, has been conserved and is now publicly exhibited. This rare item, known as a tettine, was unearthed in Cirencester in 2011 during archaeological excavations. It was discovered in fragmented condition within the grave of a young child.
Experts believe the cup and a bronze cockerel were placed in the child's grave to accompany its spirit. The cup remained in pieces for years until conservation efforts were funded by the Friends of Corinium Museum. This painstaking work has allowed the artifact to be reunited with the Corinium Cockerel.
The reunited relics are now on display at the Corinium Museum, offering visitors a unique opportunity to see these second-century items together for the first time. The display coincides with the Cirencester History Festival, which features the Corinium Cockerel as its mascot. The presence of the tettine provides a touching insight into the care Roman families showed for their children.
