104 Field Museum of Natural History — Anth., Vol. VII. 



26. (24290) Rectangular Table 



The four legs are connected in such a way that the top can be raised or 

 lowered. They end below in claw feet on round, molded bases. Above they 

 are encircled with acanthus and other leaves, from which emerge young satyrs, 

 each holding a rabbit under the left arm. The legs, below the acanthus 

 leaves, are ornamented with elaborate floral patterns, inlaid in silver (?), 

 while other less elaborate patterns are inlaid on the adjustable connecting 

 pieces and the frame of the marble top. 



Naples 72994. Pompeii. Mus. Borb. XV, vi; Overbeck, Pompeii, Fig. 230, c. 



27. (24291) Stand 



Four claw feet resting on round, molded bases support a rectangular pedes- 

 tal, on whose upper surface, at each corner, is an inlaid copper rosette. On 

 the center of this pedestal is a smaller, round pedestal, on which is a Victory 

 poised upon a sphere. With her right hand she supports against her shoulder 

 a trophy (cuirass, helmet, shield and sword, attached to a cross). In her left 

 hand there may have been a palm branch. On the sphere are a star and a cres- 

 cent of copper inlay. Behind the Victory is a rectangular pillar, unusually 

 elongated, but otherwise typical, surmounted by a bearded head representing 

 Hermes. Above the head the support assumes a vase-like form, upon which 

 is a four-armed rest. 



Naples 72987. Pompeii. Fiorelli, Scavi di Pompeii dal 1861 al 1872, p. 163, No. 140. Ac- 

 cording to this notice there was a small square of marble on the four-armed rest. The whole 

 probably formed a stand for some light object, such as a small vase. 



28. (24159, 24297) Tripod and Tray 



The round tray has a 'flange, which rests upon the tripod, without being at- 

 tached to it. The tripod is adjustable. The legs are claw-footed and have 

 leaf and other ornaments, one of which appears to represent the head and part 

 of the body of a serpent. (?) 



Naples 73950? Mus. Borb. V, lx, 4; Overbeck, Pompeii, Fig. 230, b. 



29. (24164) Tripod 



The tripod is adjustable. The flat legs are claw-footed and have leaf-shaped 

 terminations above. These must have supported a round tray, like that of No. 

 28. 



Naples 73952- 



FOLDING STOOLS 



The two folding stools which follow resemble in construction the 

 curule seat {sella curulis), which was used as a symbol of office by 

 Roman municipal magistrates, as well as by the higher magistrates 

 of Rome itself. Perhaps, as is commonly believed, these speci- 

 mens actually served as sellae curules; but possibly they were for 

 ordinary domestic use. See Smith, Dictionary of Greek and Roman 

 Antiquities, s. v. sella. 



30. (24305)TFolding Stool < 



The legs end below in the heads of animals, holding in their open mouths 

 transversely ribbed pieces, which rest upon the floor. 

 Naples 73153. Mus. Borb. VI, xxvni. 



