دانلود کتاب The Cultural Lives of Domestic Objects in Late Antiquity

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The Cultural Lives of Domestic Objects in Late Antiquity Contents Preface Figures Abbreviations Introduction Structure of This Book 1 Heirloom Objects in Late Antiquity Defining ‘Heirlooms’ Intentional Heirlooms Marriage and Dowry Death and Burial Texts Conclusion 2 Gifts in Late Antiquity Identifying Gift Objects Wedding Gifts Other Celebrations Imperial Gifts Handmade Gifts Texts Conclusion 3 Souvenirs in Late Antiquity Defining Souvenirs Secular Late Antique Souvenirs Souvenirs and ‘Regional Specialities’ Souvenirs of Events Sacred Souvenirs Christian Souvenirs: Relics Christian Souvenirs: Containers Souvenirs at Home 4 Case Study: Baskets in Late Antiquity Introduction Evidence and Scholarship Baskets and Late Antique Femininity Baskets as a Pagan Ritual Object Baskets as a Symbol of Plenty Baskets and Personal Meaning: Early Christian Monastic Evidence The Production Process Basket Making as a Spiritual Activity Basket Making as an Economic Activity Baskets as Gifts Baskets as Souvenirs Baskets as Heirlooms Layers of Meaning Conclusions Heirlooms Gifts Souvenirs Baskets Behaviours and Meaningful Material Culture The Multiplicity of Meaningful Objects: Gift, Heirloom, or Souvenir? Reconstruction of a Late Antique Home Bibliography Ancient Textual Editions and Inscriptions Modern Sources Indices Sources Themes People and Divine Beings Places Places by Type Objects: Materials, Function, Form Objects: Specific and Groups