Newby,Martine. <br/><br/>
Roman glass :  two centuries of art and invention / 
edited by Martine Newby and Kenneth Painter. 
 - London :  Society of Antiquaries of London :  [Distributed by Thames and Hudson],  c1991. 
 - xxix, 177 p. :  ill. (some col.), maps ;  24 cm. 
 - Occasional papers ; vol. 13 .
 - Occasional paper (Society of Antiquaries of London) ;  new ser., 13. .
<br/><br/> "Record of a conference held in London in December 1987 in honor of Dr. Donald B. Harden"--P. vii.  Erratum slip inserted. 
<br/><br/>"The works of Dr. Donald B. Harden, compiled by Martine S. Newby": p. xi-xxix. Includes bibliograhical references (p. 155-165) and index. 
<br/><br/> "Roman Glass" edited by Martine Newby is a comprehensive exploration of the art and archaeology of glass from the Roman period. The book examines the historical, cultural, and technological aspects of glass-making in ancient Rome, detailing how glass was produced, traded, and used in everyday life. It discusses various forms of glass artifacts, including vessels, decorative items, and portraits, highlighting their significance in understanding Roman society and economy.<br/><br/>Key themes include the evolution of glass-making techniques, the influence of different cultures on Roman glass production, and the role of glass in social rituals and status. The book features contributions from various scholars, offering diverse perspectives on the subject. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0854312552 9780854312559 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>91223550  
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Glassware--Congresses.--Rome<br/>Roman Empire<br/>Glass products--history<br/>wall paintings
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>DA20  NK5107.3  / .S53 n.s., no. 13 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>709 NEW  / 6719