Olive Bread, Olea europaea L.
Item
Title
Olive Bread, Olea europaea L.
Description
Olive bread was one of the most beloved types of sustenance in Ancient Rome, with the city of Pompeii in particular. Bread was produced in high batches daily, and those who controlled bakeries were often seen as powerful figures. Who wouldn’t want this for dinner?
Creator
Artist/Collector
Greek Commission
Date
Date Collected
Not Provided
Spatial Coverage
Location
Greece
Medium
Medium/Material
Loaf of bread
Rights Holder
Credit Line
© The Field Museum, Cat. No. 274673
