Die Applikenkeramik von Pergamon. Eine Bildsprache im Dienst des Herscherkultes
New York: Walter de Gruyter, 1993. First edition. Hardcover. Small Folio. viii, (3) 231pp. 40, 84 plates. Original red cloth with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Deutsches Archäologisches Institut Pergamenische Forschungen, Band 7. Picture language in the service of the ruler. "This monograph's subject is Pergamon's Application Pottery. It's a materiel that displays a special kind of picture decor. It's appearance is restricted almost exclusively to Pergamon....The question of the iconic roots and its meaning for Pergamon and the contemporary intent is therefore the center of this investigation" (author). Profusely illustrated with 124 plates of drawings and magnificent b/w photographs of pertinent ceramics. Contains extensive descriptive catalog of the objects of the investigation and a register of inscriptions and graffiti at rear of text. Text in German. Minor wear along edges of binding. Binding in overall very good+, interior in near fine condition. vg+ to near fine. Item #43021
ISBN: 3110127679
Price: $175.00