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1939 Wood Engraving Kantharos Centaur Cup Excavation Pompeii Roman Empire XGR9

1939 Wood Engraving Kantharos Centaur Cup Excavation Pompeii Roman Empire XGR9

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This is an original 1939 black and white in-text wood engraving of the Kantharos (Centaur cup) found during the excavation of the buried city of Pompeii. This design was found on two cups in casa dei vasi d'argento (House of Silver Vases) and have since been on display at Museo Archeologico Nazionale of Naples.

CONDITION

This 72+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects.No surface rub.No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

  • Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
  • Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
  • Dimensions: Approximately 3 x 1.75 inches; 8 x 4 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: cherubs, Mount Vesuvius, horse-man, tree, cypress, banner, vessel, Krater, flute, lyre, Rythan, phiale

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