The Insula of the Menander at Pompeii: The silver treasure

Résumé du livre

'The book is a model of its kind. As well as dealing specifically with one find, it brings together in quite a small compass a summary of the recent advances in our knowledge of Roman silver tableware. Obviously of the first importance for anyone working in provincial Roman archaeology, Painter's approach should also be of great interest to scholars who study the luxury goods of far later periods of history... Produced to the high standards we expect from this publisher, Painter's study will be a standard work within its field.' -Journal of the British Archaeological Association 155 for 2002, 292-3'Painter is a leading scholar in the field of silver plate and the catalogue of this find demonstrates his mastery of his subject... an important publication and one that is most welcome.' -The Antiquaries JournalThis is the first study in nearly seventy years of one of the largest known hoards of Roman silver plate, found in the House of the Menander, one of the finest houses in the centre of Pompeii, buried in AD 79. It is the only surviving complete Roman dinner service for eight people, belonging to a rich citizen of Pompeii who was probably a local magistrate.