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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP001
I. i. 2
Cult Space Type:
Cult Painting
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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