03-23-2005, 12:14 PM
Lucius,<br>
The known late Roman Paterae (or simply call them cupric alloy skillets and saucepans for those who want to debate that name) range in size just as the more familiar, 1st century ones. In fact, the "drinking cup"-size ones have survived with greater frenquency than most, because of their appearance in numerous Germannic barbarian graves (no doubt serving as their personal drinking cup).<br>
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Improved paterae are on the top of my list for new Deepeeka products and you will see them this year. With the ever increasing interest in Late Romans (and Dark Age Warriors as well), at least one style of distinctly "late" 4th-5th century will be made as well, and hopefully all of these in bronze, since Orichulum (brass) seems to largely be a "strategic" material controlled by the government and most commonly seen in coinage and military equipment.<br>
Dan<br>
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The known late Roman Paterae (or simply call them cupric alloy skillets and saucepans for those who want to debate that name) range in size just as the more familiar, 1st century ones. In fact, the "drinking cup"-size ones have survived with greater frenquency than most, because of their appearance in numerous Germannic barbarian graves (no doubt serving as their personal drinking cup).<br>
<br>
Improved paterae are on the top of my list for new Deepeeka products and you will see them this year. With the ever increasing interest in Late Romans (and Dark Age Warriors as well), at least one style of distinctly "late" 4th-5th century will be made as well, and hopefully all of these in bronze, since Orichulum (brass) seems to largely be a "strategic" material controlled by the government and most commonly seen in coinage and military equipment.<br>
Dan<br>
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