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Gerulata: The Lamps: A Survey of Roman Lamps in Pannonia
Robert Frecer
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Description for Gerulata: The Lamps: A Survey of Roman Lamps in Pannonia
Paperback. For the ancient Romans, lamps were more than just a way to be able to see in the dark - they were mythical muses, witnesses to secrets, and instruments of the supernatural. This catalog brings together 210 ancient lamps excavated since 1949 in Bratislava-Rusovce. It deals with lighting devices of the Roman Empire. Num Pages: 400 pages, 200 halftones. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HDDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 236 x 24. Weight in Grams: 784.
For the ancient Romans, lamps were more than just a way to be able to see in the dark - they were mythical muses, witnesses to secrets, and instruments of the supernatural. Far more familiar to the average Roman than the high art of mosaics, statues, or frescos, lamps created the atmosphere of day-to-day life in the homes, workshops, and public houses of Roman provincial towns. This catalog brings together for the first time the 210 ancient lamps excavated since 1949 in Bratislava-Rusovce, a suburb of the capital of Slovakia and the site of the ancient Roman settlement of Gerulata. ... Read more
For the ancient Romans, lamps were more than just a way to be able to see in the dark - they were mythical muses, witnesses to secrets, and instruments of the supernatural. Far more familiar to the average Roman than the high art of mosaics, statues, or frescos, lamps created the atmosphere of day-to-day life in the homes, workshops, and public houses of Roman provincial towns. This catalog brings together for the first time the 210 ancient lamps excavated since 1949 in Bratislava-Rusovce, a suburb of the capital of Slovakia and the site of the ancient Roman settlement of Gerulata. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Karolinum Press, Charles University
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Ovocny, Czechia
ISBN
9788024626789
SKU
V9788024626789
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99-15
About Robert Frecer
Robert Frecer is a PhD candidate at the Institute for Classical Archaeology at Charles University, Prague.
Reviews for Gerulata: The Lamps: A Survey of Roman Lamps in Pannonia
"By its scientific value, [the work] will certainly become a benchmark for specialists."
Florin Topoleanu, vice president of the Romanian National Archaeological Commission
Florin Topoleanu, vice president of the Romanian National Archaeological Commission