1923 Print Carthage Museum Sacrifice Phoenician Baal Roman Cremation XGQ3

This is an original 1923 halftone print of the cinerary urns outside the Carthage Museum today. Visitors are usually told disturbing tales of the people sacrificing their children and placing their bones in these urns. In reality, they are simply evidence of the Roman custom of cremation.

CONDITION

This 88+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light fading throughout piece. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.5 x 4.5 inches; 17 x 11 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Roman, Roman customs, child sacrifice, tourists, caskets, receptacles, bones, victims, colonists, cinerary urns

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