ISBN: 9780243856046 - lucernae fictiles musei passerii (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book shines a light on 1,753 ancient Roman oil lamps. From the fourth century BC to the fourth century AD, the lamps - some of which are complete with their original wicks - offer an unparalleled insight into Roman culture. The author has spent years studying these lamps, their iconography, and has meticulously cataloged their incredible variety of forms. It includes an extensive, thoroughly researched historical introduction on the significance of the Roman oil lamp, which reveals the Roman approach to religion, everyday life, and the afterlife. The author's comprehensive work has proven invaluable to scholars and collectors, allowing them to accurately discern the origins of these particular lamps. Researchers drawing on this resource have gone on to make valuable contributions to the field of lamp studies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…