The Recipes of Apicius and the Excerpts From Apicius by Vinidarius
Original Translation From the Texts of Torinus, Humelbergius, Lister and Giarratano-Vollmer With Notes and Comments
“DINNER GONG”
Heavy bronze disk and substantial “knocker” to signal slaves. Found in Pompeii. “Hurry, fellows, the cakes are piping hot!”—Plautus. Ntl. Mus., Naples, 78622; Field M., 24133.
OVAL SERVICE DISH
With two decorated handles. Hildesheim Treas.