{"product_id":"taberna-counter-front-roman-shop-resin-miniature","title":"Taberna Counter Front","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003etaberna\u003c\/em\u003e - Roman shop or tavern - opened directly onto the street through a wide front, with a stone counter built into the doorway. Embedded in the counter top sat large ceramic jars (\u003cem\u003edolia\u003c\/em\u003e) holding wine, oil, hot food, or grain - customers stood on the sidewalk and were served from the counter. Period: \u003cstrong\u003eRoman antiquity, 1st c. BCE - 3rd c. CE\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis counter front depicts a typical thermopolium-style taberna: an L-shaped masonry counter with three embedded \u003cem\u003edolia\u003c\/em\u003e, a small recessed shelf, and the worn marks of daily use. \u003cstrong\u003ePompeii preserves over 150 tabernae\u003c\/strong\u003e in this exact configuration - the \u003cstrong\u003eThermopolium of Asellina\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eThermopolium of Vetutius Placidus\u003c\/strong\u003e are the best-preserved examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePainting tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounter masonry: pale stone-grey base, brown wash, lighter dry-brush along the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDolia\u003c\/em\u003e rims: warm terracotta with darker wash inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional decorative paint or graffiti on the counter front (red ochre line is period-correct).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear marks at the front edge: darker wash and small chips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical sources \u0026amp; further reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePompeii excavations: Thermopolium of Asellina (Regio IX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEllis, Steven J. R. \u003cem\u003eThe Roman Retail Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e (2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e⚠ Small parts. Not suitable for children under 14.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DIORAO","offers":[{"title":"1:72 \/ None","offer_id":53716659536209,"sku":"DIO-033","price":4.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:72 \/ Black","offer_id":53716659568977,"sku":"DIO-033","price":5.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:72 \/ White","offer_id":53716659601745,"sku":"DIO-033","price":5.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:48 \/ None","offer_id":53716659634513,"sku":"DIO-033","price":6.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:48 \/ Black","offer_id":53716659667281,"sku":"DIO-033","price":7.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:48 \/ White","offer_id":53716659700049,"sku":"DIO-033","price":7.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:43 \/ None","offer_id":53716659732817,"sku":"DIO-033","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:43 \/ Black","offer_id":53716659765585,"sku":"DIO-033","price":10.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:43 \/ White","offer_id":53716659798353,"sku":"DIO-033","price":10.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:35 \/ None","offer_id":53716659831121,"sku":"DIO-033","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:35 \/ Black","offer_id":53716659863889,"sku":"DIO-033","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:35 \/ White","offer_id":53716659896657,"sku":"DIO-033","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:32 \/ None","offer_id":53716659929425,"sku":"DIO-033","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:32 \/ Black","offer_id":53716659962193,"sku":"DIO-033","price":15.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:32 \/ White","offer_id":53716659994961,"sku":"DIO-033","price":15.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/8275\/2337\/files\/resin_front_4b25ae95-12e9-4439-9d2f-4efaf46bd7f4.png?v=1778178542","url":"https:\/\/diorao.com\/products\/taberna-counter-front-roman-shop-resin-miniature","provider":"DIORAO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}