1871 Woodcut Urn Artifact Pompeii Italy Archeology Thermopolia Beverage XGV9 XGHB6 "Kensington Palace"

"Kensington Palace"

Photography by Clinton Johnson

One of the Town Gateways

and was dedicated to the sun

1871 Woodcut Urn Artifact Pompeii Italy Archeology Thermopolia Beverage XGV9 XGHB6 "Kensington Palace"This is an original 1871 black and white woodcut of an urn used for warming decoctions such as tea or coffee found at the Thermopolia at Pompeii, Italy. In ancient Rome, Thermopolium were commercial establishments that sold ready to eat food, the modern day equivalent to a fast food restaurant. CONDITION This 140+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water