Double wax tablet (diptych) with stylus
Wax tablets - also known as diptychs - and the matching writing instrument, the stylus, were considered standard business equipment in ancient times! The wax tablet established itself in antiquity as the ideal writing surface for simple notes or school exercises. The eventful history of the Roman Empire would probably have disappeared into obscurity if wax tablets that have survived to this day did not bear witness to its culture. The use of wax tablets dates back to the 5th century BC.
Wax tablets - a success story
Even today, using a wax tablet with a stylus is a real writing experience! This is why they are experiencing a renaissance thanks to people with a sense for the extraordinary. Lovers of ancient cultures in particular still like to use the unusual duo of wax tablet and stylus. Not only does it feel great, it also looks decorative!
- two sides of the board á 14x9cm bound
- including stylus
- with natural cotton bag
- Roman ABC - writing template
- "Eraser" included!
Antique wax tablets have a clear advantage: nothing on the wax writing sheet is permanent! This Roman wax tablet (lat. diptychon, tabula ceratae) is a beeswax-coated tablet made of the finest beech wood. The wax tablets were used until the Middle Ages and were written on with a stylus (lat. stilus) by scratching the letters into the wax layer.
Wax tablet tabula ceratae
is the name given to the Roman wax tablet books that have been found in large numbers. The very frequently used diptych was bound together with leather straps to form a wax tablet book. The writeable areas are filled with red beeswax and protected by folding up the wax tablet.
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Historical writing board for schools
- Versatile use in history and Latin lessons
- Fascinating teaching experience for pupils
- Made from solid wood based on historical finds
- Unique writing and learning experience
Tabula Rasa - also double!
In Roman times, the wax tablet was used as writing material for official correspondence as well as for private use. They were used for records that did not have to be permanent, such as invoices, letters or notes. The texts on the wax tablet could be revised at any time or smoothed out with the back of the stylus. School lessons in Roman times would also have been inconceivable without the Roman wax tablet.
Incidentally, the term tabula rasa is derived from smoothing the wax layer with the back of the stylus and therefore means nothing other than cleaning the blackboard - in the sense of starting from scratch.
Immerse yourself in the world of ancient writing in the Roman store
The diptych, a Roman double wax tablet, was considered a practical notebook by the Greeks and Romans. And can of course still be used today! In our online store, you can buy wax tablets that are made exclusively from high-quality, natural and authentic materials.
This includes the robust beech wood as well as the natural beeswax with which the writing surface is prepared. The wax tablets are also available in various colors and designs in the Römershop - depending on your purpose and preference. You can also find other necessary materials in the Römershop to immerse yourself in the world of antiquity with writing utensils. Instructions on how to make your own wax tablet!
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