Production and distribution of late antique glass and fine wares in Romagna (2nd-7th cent. CE)

The south-eastern part of the region Emilia-Romagna is one of the most dynamic territories in the history of the Italian Peninsula: from the 2nd to the 7th century CE this territory received and redistributed a large quantity of products from the whole Mediterranean basin. Among these products, glass objects and fine wares were two of the most valuable artefacts in cultural and social terms. Coinciding with the current administrative districts of Ravenna, Forlì-Cesena and Rimini, Romagna has enjoyed important commercial trade connections since ancient times: Villanovan civilization created here one of its most flourishing cities (Verucchio) which was in direct