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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
IB037
Casa de la Tortuga
Cult Space Type:
Cult Painting
Building Name:
Casa de la Tortuga
Site Name:
Celsa
Date:
1st c. A.D., 1st c. B.C.
Country:
Spain
Associated
Cult Spaces:
Room Function:
-
Viridarium/Garden
Features:
Wall Painting
Description:
Found within the garden was a fragment of a wall painting. The fragment was painted green, with a possible head of brown hair in the lower right. The upper section of the fragment appears to be delimited by a black line. Beneath this line was black writing which indicated that the painting was of or dedicated to Jupiter. An arula was also found in the garden.
References:
Pérez Ruiz 2014, app. pp. 347-349.
Image Reference:
Pérez Ruiz 2014, app. pp. 347-349.
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