An oval platter decorated with a running landscape in which is depicted the mythological tale of Hermaphrodite from Ovid's Metamorphoses. The son of Hermes and Aphrodite can be seen with two heads and two sexes as a result of his union with the nymph, Salmancis.

The gold decoration with small red, white and blue enameled cartouches includes lapis lazuli cameos with portraits of the twelve Roman Caesars, from whence this piece's name.

It is thought to be of Milanese origin and is part of the Dauphin's Treasure, inherited by Felipe V in the early seventeenth century.