1890 Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph) Sculpture Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius XHB3

This is an original 1890 black and white wood engraving (Photoxylograph) of a sculpture of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius (86 - 161 AD) which was found at Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli, Italy.CONDITIONThis 121+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there are a few small dark spots in the margins. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph); Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 9 inches; 15 x 23 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) Wood-Engraved Photographs, or Photoxylographs Wood-engraved photographs, also known as photoxylographs, are a late-nineteenth century printing process. It is the result of a marriage of wood engraving, originally d