Terracottas in a Domestic Context: The Case of the House of Orpheus in Nea Paphos, Cyprus


World Heritage Site: Paphos

Publication Year: 2019

Publication Type: Book chapter

Publication Identifier: WHEA5AE4AD9FF

Summary

A significant assemblage of terracottas from the House of Orpheus in Nea Paphos, Cyprus, spanning the Hellenistic to Roman periods, reveals insights into domestic contexts and social practices during these eras. The study highlights the importance of systematic analysis combining stylistic, compositional, experimental, computational, and theoretical methods to understand the terracotta assemblage's cultural and historical significance. This ongoing project aims to provide a comprehensive overview, contributing valuable data to the understanding of Roman-period terracottas in Cyprus.

Citation

Papantoniou, G., Michaelides, D., & Dikomitou-Eliadou, M. (2019). Terracottas in a Domestic Context: The Case of the House of Orpheus in Nea Paphos, Cyprus. Hellenistic and Roman Terracottas, 7–43. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004384835_003

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