Pompeii
Title
Pompeii
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
February 15, 2016
Alternative Title or Name
thermoplia
Creator2
McCardell, Chris (photograph)
Work Type
Single Built Works
Date
2006
Work Location
Italy (nation)
Pompeii (deserted settlement)
Style/Period
Imperial (Roman)
Subject
thermopolia
counters (furniture)
Description
Detail view of inlay marble work of counter at thermoplia in 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
marble (rock)
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
cvmita029
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