Roman Furniture Flashcards
1
Q
Lectus
A
Roman couch. Used for sleeping or dining.
2
Q
Fulcrum
A
Headboard for lectus
3
Q
Solium
A
Seat of honor
4
Q
Sella
A
Folding stool
5
Q
Sella curulis
A
Sometimes had a back
6
Q
Mensa
A
Dining table
7
Q
Brazier
A
Container for burning coals
8
Q
Armarium
A
Used to display treasures
9
Q
Trompe lā oeil
A
Fool the eye, 3d painting effect
10
Q
Balustrade
A
Lower section of Roman wall that imitated marble slabs. Series of short vertical posts
11
Q
Niches
A
Recessed or hollow space in wall to hold statue
