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TISICUM XXV. - RÉGÉSZET WILD, John Peter 2003. The Eastern Mediterranean, 323 BC - AD 350. In: Jenkins, D. (ed.): The Cambridge History of Western Textiles. Vol. I. Cambridge. 102-117. ZHAO Feng 1999. Treasures in silk. Hong Kong. ZUCHOWSKA, Marta 2013. From China to Palmyra. The value of silk. In: Swiatowit XI (Lll)/A. 133-154. 2014. “Grape Picking’’ Silk from Palmyra: a Han Dynasty Chinese Textile with a Hellenistic Decoration Motif. In: Swiatowit XII (Llll)/A. 143-162. Krisztina Hoppál ’Vestis serica et odium luxoriae’ Chinese silk finds in Pannónia While the Roman image in ancient China has been studied from several aspects, less is known about the Roman views of the Far East. Although according to the written sources the Romans only had indirect and unconventional perceptions on the Middle Empire, Chinese archeological finds discovered in the former territory of the Imperium Romanum might show Sino-Roman relations in a different light. Chinese silks as important features of Seres/ Thinae accounts play a key role in such approach. Despite the fact that the Roman knowledge on provenance of these precious materials was rather vague (they were originated from the undefined East; Serica or Thinae) and therefore had no direct role in China-perceptions, yet they might reflect on special aspects of trends and highlight the importance of luxurious textiles in imperial propaganda. Moreover, Chinese silk - without having any relevant idea on the Middle Empire in Roman society - can be regarded as a significant agent from cultural, economic and social angles as well. In this manner, the paper not only aims to give an analysis on Chinese textile remains unearthed in Pannónia but also intends to add details towards specific models and patterns concerning peculiarities of Rome’s Eastern policy. 220
