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I. i. 2

Cult Space Type:

Cult Painting

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Wall Painting

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Room function:

Commercial space (Hospitality)

Description:

On the south wall of the commercial tavern space was a cult painting. The Genius was depicted holding a cornucopia and a patera while pouring a libation upon an altar to his right. On the left was a Lar, who held a rhyton and situla. Above these figures was a head of Medusa from which hung a garland. A serpent was present at the edge of the scene. The painting no longer survives.

References:

Bullettino dell'Instituto di corrispondenza archeologica 1875, pp.25-27; Sogliano 1879, p.12; Boyce 1937, pg. 21 (#1); Ruddell 1964, p.69; Fröhlich 1991, p. 249 (L1); Ellis et al 2011, pp. 8-13.

Image reference:

Discanno (date unknown - via Pompeii in Pictures)

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