The glazed ceramic vessel, which was decorated with hunting scenes, was seemingly used as a food storage container in a popina, or food stand.
All That's Interesting | 11.11.2025 05:45
During excavations of a Pompeii food stand known as the Thermopolium del Gallo (Thermopolium of the Rooster), archaeologists came across a curious object: an ornate vase with Egyptian origins. Normally found in gardens or wealthy estates, the vase was seemingly used as a storage container by the owners of a “fast food” shop.
