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PP011

I. ii. 6

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Niche, Wall Painting

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Room function:

Culina/Kitchen

Description:

Located in a stairway between floors, on the north side of the peristyle, was an arched niche. Below was a rectangular panel (0.45 h by 1.05 w) on which a single serpent was painted, moving towards an altar that was furnished with offerings. In the background of the painting were plants with garlands at the top. The shrine was badly damaged in WWII.

References:

Bull. Inst. 1874, p. 200; Fiorelli 1874, p. 39; Viola 1879, p.11; Boyce 1937, pp.21-22 (#4); Giacobello 2008, pp.132-133 (#4).

Image reference:

Baker 2006 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)

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