Gerulata: The Lamps: A Survey of Roman Lamps in Pannonia

by Robert Frecer

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8024626780
• ISBN13: 9788024626789
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Karolinum Press, Charles University
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.2"