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This book looks at artefacts made from skeletal materials since the Roman period. It considers the formation, morphology and mechanical properties of these materials, as well as their workability. It shows the organization of the industry and trade in such artefacts taking into …
In this volume, four essays by leading scholars tackle the category of the vessel in a comparative conversation between classical Greece, late antique Rome, pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, and ancient China. By considering the material properties of the object as container, the inter…
What is a vessel? In this volume, four essays by leading scholars tackle the category of vessels in ancient Greece, Rome, China, and pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, offering an innovative comparative art history of vessels in ancient societies.