Pompeii
Title
Pompeii
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
February 8, 2016
Alternative Title or Name
Thermopolium
Creator2
McCardell, Chris (photograph)
Work Type
Single Built Works
Date
2006
Work Location
Italy (nation)
Pompeii (deserted settlement)
Style/Period
Imperial (Roman)
Subject
thermopolia
Description
Interior view of unidentified Thermopolium with clay food containers at Pompeii, Italy. "Shown here is one of Pompeii's many thermopolia - which were shops or 'bars' that are thought to have sold food. They consist of terracotta containers (dolia) sunk into a masonry counter (sometimes covered with polychrome marble) that are believed to have contained hot food that was sold to customers. Some thermopolia have decorated back rooms, which may have functioned as dining-rooms,"--BBC History website.
Material/Medium
concrete
stone (worked rock)
terracotta (clay material)
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
cvmita008
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