Roman Glass: Reflections of Everyday Life

By Stuart J. Fleming

Book Overview

Follow the way social attitudes and historical events--among them, slavery and materialism, wars and plagues--influenced how glassworking developed in the Roman world from the mid-first century B.C. to the late sixth century A.D. Woven into this story is the place of glassware in Roman everyday life, from the lady-of-the-house's cosmetic preparations each morning to the setting of table for the evening meal. Included are two special appendices: one considers the technology of ancient glassmaking, the other summarizes ancient opinions on the properties and merits of glass.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0924171731
• ISBN13: 9780924171734
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Museum Publication
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.2" x 11.1"