Consisting of 48 artifacts weighing a total of about 36 kilograms (79 lb), the hoard includes a variety of domestic utensils and tableware, some of which is elaborately decorated with various designs and depictions.

The discovery was made on 23 March 2012[1] by Geoarheo, a private archaeological company from Zagreb, under the supervision of archaeologist Šime Vrkić.

[2] As Vinkovci's city centre is a protected heritage zone due to its thousands of years of habitation, archaeological surveys are required ahead of development projects.

"[3] According to Richard Hobbs, who curates the British Museum's Romano-British collections, the fact that it was found and excavated in situ by professional archaeologists means that "a more perfect set of circumstances surrounding the discovery of such a treasure could not be dreamed of.

The owner was evidently a rich citizen and the find is a good illustration of the wealth and quality of craftsmanship present in the town at the time.

[4] Many of the objects found in the hoard are damaged and tarnished but the Croatian Ministry of Culture is funding their conservation in Zagreb.

[3] It is intended that they will ultimately be returned to the City Museum in Vinkovci where they will be put on permanent display, possibly in a new building dedicated for that purpose.