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Illustration of a Roman bed in the palace of Scaurus in Rome, from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934. The niches were made of bronze, cedar wood or oriental…

Illustration of Roman braziers from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934. Roman braziers were made of iron or bronze. In winter, they were moved from one room…

Illustration of a bronze candelabrum in the private temple of the palace of Scaurus in Rome, from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934.

Illustration of one of the eight four-candle chandeliers adorning the silver tray on the banquet table in the palace of Scaurus in Rome. Depicted on the base is a figure of Bacchus riding a panther. From the book "History of Costumes of Peoples…

Illustration of the uniform of a Roman army consul from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934. The consul wore the golden crown, held the scepter in his right…

Illustration of two Roman consuls from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934.

Illustration of Roman crowns from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934. The crown of grass was for those who had saved a besieged or endangered army, the oak…

The cutlery on wealthy tables was richly inlaid with ivory, tortoiseshell, precious woods, and metals. For eating, a spoon or 'ligula' was used, with one end hollowed for scooping and the other ending in a point for spearing food. Illustration from…

Illustration of Roman features from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934.

Illustration of Roman fetial and flamen from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934.