07-18-2013, 04:18 AM
Google tells me this fresco is from early 1st century Stabiae:
![[Image: female_couch.jpg]](http://www.vroma.org/images/mcmanus_images/female_couch.jpg)
This one is from Pompeii:
![[Image: v0_master.jpg]](http://www.culture24.org.uk/asset_arena/0/12/33/433210/v0_master.jpg)
Based upon how it is portrayed in art, I wonder if they were more for feasting and not a utilitarian type of item. Kind of like our 'good china' that we bring out for special guests. Although they could have come in handy for someone travelling, I assume.
This one is from Pompeii:
Based upon how it is portrayed in art, I wonder if they were more for feasting and not a utilitarian type of item. Kind of like our 'good china' that we bring out for special guests. Although they could have come in handy for someone travelling, I assume.
David J. Cord
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